We’ve got some great info today to help you show your heart some love (just in time for Valentine’s Day!). Most of the time when it comes to health and fitness, we talk about what NOT to eat. Today we're flipping that and focusing on WHAT to eat to help lower your LDL (aka “bad” or “lousy”) cholesterol. This matters because when you have too much LDL cholesterol in your body, it can build up in the walls of your blood vessels, which can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. Before we get into the list, it helps to know a little background about how what you eat affects your cholesterol. Different foods work to help lower your LDL cholesterol in different ways. Some foods contain soluble fiber, which binds to cholesterol in your digestive system and “sweeps” it out of your body before it can get into your circulation and stick to the walls of your blood vessels. Some foods contain plant compounds (sterols & stanols), which block your body from absorbing cholesterol in the first place. Some foods contain polyunsaturated fats, which directly lower your LDL. And some contain a mix of some or all of the above! 10 Foods to Help Lower LDL: Whole grains, especially oats & barley Beans like lentils, black-eyed peas, and black & kidney beans Non-starchy veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, etc. Dark leafy greens like spinach and kale Nuts, especially walnuts and almonds Berries and other fruit Fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and tuna Olive oil Avocados Tofu and edamame Start swapping those foods into your diet – by swapping out processed foods! Your heart will thank you for it. ❤️ Are you ready to drop your old habits and adopt a mindset that will help you reach your health and fitness goals once and for all? At Method3 Fitness, our nutrition coaches help our clients find solutions that last a lifetime. Each individualized nutrition plan is oriented around striking a balance between what nourishes your body and what makes you smile. Our San Jose nutrition coaches will tailor a program to your lifestyle to help you gain energy, stay active and enjoy the foods you love!
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The Method3 Fitness Team
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