Here are 5 powerful vegetarian foods that help reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and improve heart health:
- 🥜 Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios)
- Rich in healthy fats, fiber, and plant sterols that reduce LDL levels.
- Just a small handful daily can make a difference.
- 🥦 Oats & Barley
- Contain beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that traps LDL and removes it from the body.
- Start your day with an oat-based breakfast or add barley to soups.
- 🫘 Legumes (Beans, Lentils, Chickpeas)
- High in soluble fiber and protein, they help reduce LDL and improve blood sugar too.
- Great meat substitute in vegetarian diets.
- 🥑 Avocados
- Loaded with monounsaturated fats and fiber that lower LDL while boosting HDL (good cholesterol).
- Add to salads, toast, or smoothies.
- 🫒 Olive Oil
- Contains antioxidants and healthy fats that lower LDL without affecting HDL.
- Use extra virgin olive oil for cooking or drizzling over food.
