In this article, we will discuss the 6 most effective home remedies for Cholesterol. Cholesterol is one of the major factors behind heart diseases and if it is not kept under control you are highly likely to see face diseases that can be avoided by simply keeping your cholesterol levels under control.
There are two types of cholesterol found in your body
LDL cholesterol
HDL cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol is also known as bad cholesterol in laymen’s terms. LDL cholesterol gets stuck in your arteries and is the reason behind the blockages. As the name suggests it is bad for your body and it should be removed as soon as possible. Therefore, make sure that you have low levels of LDL cholesterol if you want to live a healthy life.
Whereas, HDL cholesterol is known as good cholesterol as it is protective in nature. It helps in protecting your body and heart and it also helps in reducing bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol.
There are many factors that are responsible for reducing cholesterol such as diet, lifestyle, and weight management. Apart from these changes, there are certain home remedies and herbs that help in reducing cholesterol levels in your body naturally without any side effects.
Here i have listed 6 such natural herbs and home remedies to fight cholesterol and help in protecting your heart from various heart diseases, heart blockages, and high blood pressure.
Keep on reading the whole article to understand the benefits of these home remedies and how to treat cholesterol and reduce your cholesterol levels. Also, enter your email id to get all the latest updates and articles straight to your email.
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Garlic
The very first item in today’s list that you should add to your daily diet and which is excellent in reducing cholesterol is garlic. Garlic is excellent when it comes to reducing cholesterol and keeping it under check. Garlic is full of organic sulfur compound which is known as allicin.
This allicin is responsible for the beneficial properties of garlic. All the therapeutic properties that garlic has to offer is because of this compound present in garlic in good amounts.
Allicin present in Garlic helps in decreasing the levels of bad cholesterol and increases the good cholesterol in your body. It has many anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and it also helps in controlling your blood pressure.
Garlic is one of the best superfoods for your cardiac health which improves heart health drastically and it is one food item that is a must-have in your kitchen. In fact, you can grow it in your kitchen garden and enjoy the benefits it has to offer.
How to take garlic cloves to reduce cholesterol?
You can take one to two garlic cloves in a day. You can take it on an empty stomach with a fresh glass of water. You can chew it slowly and drink water after that and you can simply add garlic in your meals by tempering your food items with it.
It is not only healthy but also a very tasty option and once you catch the taste of garlic you can never go back. You can even find supplements that are made up of garlic. Just explore your local shopping center and you will find too many ways garlic is being sold for your consumption. Definitely buy the ones you like and eat it on regular basis to see the changes.
Green tea
The second superfood that helps in reducing cholesterol and is very beneficial for your overall health is green tea. It has found a new market in the young generation in the past few years and has been growing in popularity due to its amazing benefits.
Green tea is a very refreshing drink that helps in reducing cholesterol levels. Moreover, you can replace your cup of coffee and tea with this refreshing cup of green tea, and slowly you will get the hang of it by replacing the tea and coffee with green tea you will get immense benefits in the time to come.
Green tea also helps in reducing LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol which reduces the absorption of fat inside your gut. Also, since green tea is rich in antioxidants and has many anti-inflammatory properties it helps in protecting your cardiac health.
How to take green tea to reduce cholesterol?
You should take at least two to three cups of green tea without sugar and milk. Actually, it is very easy to prepare green tea at home or the office. Just purchase some teabags of green tea without sugar and dip it in hot water and enjoy your cup of green tea.
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds have been a major part of Indian curry preparation and have been used in Indian cuisines for centuries. It also has mentions in various Ayurvedic scriptures and books due to the therapeutic benefits it has to offer.
Coriander seeds are full of benefits in so many ways that if you are not using them, you are seriously missing out on the benefits it has to offer. Therefore, include coriander seeds in your diet as soon as possible.
Coriander is a superfood with lots of benefits such as strengthening your brain, making your hair healthier, and improving your eyesight. The best use of coriander seeds is to reduce cholesterol.
How to eat coriander seeds to reduce cholesterol?
You can eat coriander seeds after stir frying it a little on pan and then store it. Take out as many seeds you want to chew and then chew it slowly to enjoy the benefits of coriander seeds. You can eat it along with a natural sweetener or eat it along with fennel seeds to enjoy the taste and health benefits of both coriander and fennel seeds. You can also take coriander seeds with grated coconut.
Take one to two teaspoons of coriander seeds a day and very soon you will find that your cholesterol levels will start dropping.
Psyllium husk or isabgol husk
Psyllium husk is another superfood that is excellent when it comes to reducing cholesterol levels in your body. Recently US FDA has also acknowledged that psyllium husk or isabgol husk really helps in reducing cholesterol.
Psyllium husk is full of fibers (soluble fibers) which slows down the absorption of fibers from your gut and reduces the cholesterol levels in your body.
How to take Psyllium husk or isabgol husk?
You can take one to two teaspoons of Psyllium husk or isabgol husk along with water or curd which will help in reducing your cholesterol levels drastically. Also, since it is a rich source of fiber so if you have any digestive problems or you suffer from constipation it will help in relieving you from any digestive problem.
Fenugreek seeds
Fenugreek seeds are another superfood that is well known for its health benefits. Generally, fenugreek seeds are used to manage diabetes but fenugreek seeds are full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fenugreek seeds also contain saponin which helps in reducing the cholesterol levels in your body and the fiber present in fenugreek seeds helps in reducing the cholesterol being produced inside your liver. Therefore, fenugreek seeds are really very helpful when it comes to controlling cholesterol levels in your body.
How to eat fenugreek seeds to control cholesterol?
Take one to two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds soaked in water overnight. In the morning before breakfast take the soaked seeds and slowly chew and eat it to enjoy the full benefits of fenugreek seeds.
Indian gooseberry or Amla
Another superfood that is known to help reduce cholesterol levels drastically is Indian gooseberry or amla. It is a wonderful source of vitamin C and is full of antioxidants which help in reducing the cholesterol levels in your body. It is also very helpful in treating Atherosclerosis(buildup of plaque or cholesterol inside your arteries) which makes the arteries narrow and hard and blocks the blood flow. As you age Atherosclerosis can reduce the flexibility of your arteries. Eating Indian gooseberries or amla can help in reducing all these and make your arteries flexible once again. It helps in reducing the cholesterol levels in your body and also prevents other artery diseases.
Amla is a superfood that should definitely find a place in your daily diet as it is full of health benefits that can not be covered in one small article. I will write a full article on Amla to make you understand the benefits it has to offer. But for now, understand that it is one of the most important food to help reduce cholesterol levels in your body along with keeping your arteries healthy.
How to eat Indian gooseberry or Amla to reduce e cholesterol?
You can eat one to two pieces of amla daily but since it is sour in taste, therefore it might be slightly difficult for you to eat Amla directly. You can make Amla murabba very easily at home. It is one of the most famous delicacies made out of amla in India and is enjoyed by all age groups.
Just make sure that murabba is very sweet due to the fact that amla is dipped in sugar syrup. So make sure that before eating murabba you wash off the syrup layer on it and then enjoy it to get all the benefits from amla minus the sugar.
You can also buy Amla candies available easily in markets or you can find Amla powder which is being sold by a lot of companies you can buy from any of the brands, just make sure that you read the ingredients properly before purchasing the powder as it should not contain any other added preservatives or flavor except pure amla powder.
For your ease, I will list one or two variants of powder that you can purchase online.
You can take two teaspoons of powder with warm water before going to sleep. If you are eating it raw or in the form of murabba then take it in the morning.
Summary
Cholesterol is one such thing that should be managed timely to make sure that you don’t go through any complications due to it in the future. Make some lifestyle changes, walk more and sleep properly and start eating the 6 superfoods that I have mentioned in this article, and get rid of cholesterol as soon as possible.
I hope you would have gained a little knowledge after going through this article and if you read the whole article Thanks a lot! Make sure to share this article with your friends and family.
References
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/symptoms-causes/syc-20350800
Disclaimer:
The information included on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional. Because of unique individual needs, the reader should consult their physician to determine the appropriateness of the information for the reader’s situation.
Dr. Susanna Ashton has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and she is very excited to assist Healthoriginaltips in providing understandable and accurate medical information. When not strolling on the beaches she loves to write about health and fitness.