NHS Doctor Urges 4 Foods to Cut Cholesterol as 1 in 2 Britons Are Diagnosed
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Updated · The Mirror · May 29
NHS Doctor Urges 4 Foods to Cut Cholesterol as 1 in 2 Britons Are Diagnosed
1 articles · Updated · The Mirror · May 29
Summary
Dr Karan Rajan said four foods—berries, seeds, beans or lentils, and oats—can help lower high cholesterol naturally by replacing less healthy snacks and meal ingredients.
Berries and oats work by boosting bile-acid excretion, he said, while seeds reduce cholesterol absorption and liver fat synthesis, and beans and lentils help curb the liver’s cholesterol production.
200g of baked beans can provide nearly one-third of daily fibre intake, but Rajan and UK heart-health guidance warn shoppers to choose reduced-salt or reduced-sugar versions and avoid pairing them with high-saturated-fat foods.
Heart UK says 1 in 2 people in Britain have high cholesterol, a condition that can block blood vessels and raise the risk of heart problems or stroke.
The report says diet is only part of management and advises people—especially those on medication—to check with a GP before making major dietary changes.