LOWER CHOLESTEROL THE NATURAL WAY

The good news is that there are ways to lower cholesterol levels naturally. Diet plays a central role in this. If possible, you should avoid foods such as meat and sausage products and ready meals and instead eat a balanced diet with plenty of fiber and fresh fruit, vegetables and pulses. But which foods lower cholesterol levels? Here is an overview of natural cholesterol-lowering foods:

Avocado: This creamy fruit is high in unsaturated fatty acids. Studies suggest that an avocado a day can naturally lower cholesterol ^levels1.

Apples: Harmful LDL cholesterol is bound in the intestines by the pectin contained in apples. Studies have found that just two apples a day provide as much protection against a heart attack as some ^medications2.

Vegetable oils: The polyunsaturated fatty acids in high-quality olive oil, rapeseed oil, linseed oil or hemp oil can have a positive effect on blood cholesterol.

Nuts:^Walnuts in particular3, but also almonds, cashews or linseed contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and are therefore natural cholesterol-lowering agents.

Bergamot: The branded raw material ^Bergavit® inCHOLESTRO forteis a powdered extract of the polyphenols contained in the juice of the citrus fruit. In recent years, studies on the intake of flavonoids from bergamot have shown positive results with regard to cholesterol levels⁴.

Artichoke: The artichoke can also naturally lower cholesterol ^levels5. As very few people regularly eat artichokes as a vegetable, a dietary supplement in capsule form is a good option - for exampleARTISCHOCKE 600 from My Perfect Shapewith purely natural ingredients.

Alfalfa: The sprouts bind cholesterol in the intestine and prevent it from entering the ^bloodstream5. This is made possible by the phytonutrients it contains, such as saponins. They help to lower cholesterol levels naturally. Fresh alfalfa sprouts are hard to find - which is why a complex with alfalfa, artichoke andturmericlikeCHOLESTROSAN from Vitactiv Natural Nutritionis an optimal alternative.

5. 5 tips for healthy cholesterol levels

Diet is important, but not everything: you can also lower your cholesterol levels naturally - or prevent high cholesterol levels - with the following tips.

Get plenty of exercise: Make sure you get daily exercise - whether it's taking a walk, using the stairs instead of the elevator or walking the last stop on your way to work.

Healthy weight: Being overweight is one of the biggest risk factors for high cholesterol - so make sure you keep a slim line.

Relaxation: Scientists have shown that constant stress increases blood cholesterol levels⁶. Conversely, relaxation training such as yoga or autogenic training is a good way to lower cholesterol naturally.

Avoiding alcohol and nicotine: Frequent consumption of alcoholic beverages and smoking can also cause high cholesterol levels. So it's better to avoid them as much as possible!

Check-up: Go to the doctor regularly and have your blood cholesterol levels checked - this way you can intervene in good time.