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Eid al -Fitr celebrations usually cholesterol Rise because a lot of enjoying meat and coconut milk. Therefore consumption of these foods afterwards to reduce cholesterol.
The dishes served during Eid al -Fitr are usually filled with coconut milk. Starting from rendang, chicken opor, curry and many more. Not long ago everything made from meat.
Please note that most eating meat and coconut milk can increase levels of bad cholesterol in the body. Therefore you need intake that can reduce the level of bad cholesterol.
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Reported from various sources, here are 7 foods that can reduce levels of bad cholesterol.
1. Avocado
 Avocados are rich in single -saturated fat and fiber. Photo: Istock |
Avocado is a fruit that is rich in nutrients. Avocados are rich in single -saturated fat and fiber. These two nutrients can reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol.
A clinical study has proven the effect of decreased cholesterol from consuming avocados. It was found that adults who are overweight with high cholesterol will go down by eating an avocado every day.
2. Fatty fish
Fatty fish like salmon and mackerel can also reduce cholesterol. Fatty fish is a source of omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health by increasing good cholesterol.
In addition, it can also simultaneously reduce bad cholesterol. A study also found that omega-3 in fatty fish can reduce the risk of stroke. It is recommended not to process fish with fried.
3. Tofu and tempeh
 Tofu and tempeh are packed with phytochemicals such as saponins, phytosterols, lecithin and linoleic acid. Photo: Getty Images/Istockphoto |
Tofu and tempeh are packed with phytochemicals such as saponins, phytosterols, lecithin and linoleic acid. These phytochemicals are able to play a role in lowering bad cholesterol.
That’s because tofu and tempeh are made from soybeans which are also filled with unsaturated fats and fiber that can keep cholesterol stable. Besides soybeans, there is also in almonds and walnuts.
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4. Olive oil
The content of unsaturated fats is also found in oil olive. In addition, olive oil is also equipped with vitamin E which will reduce bad cholesterol in the body.
You can use olive oil as a mixture of food. One of them is a dressing for vegetable salad dishes. Considering that green vegetables are also rich in antioxidants that can increase the production of bile acids from cholesterol.
