Heres what a cardiologist recommends to his patients.
Heres what the doctor suggests.
Dark leafy greens include spinach, kale, collard greens and more, the cardiologist explains.
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They contain lutein and other carotenoids that may lower risk of heart disease and reduce cholesterol levels.
Avocado
For a hearty, healthy-fat option, you cant go wrong with the versatile avocado.
Not to mention, they are free of sugar and sodium.
Citrus fruits like oranges contain pectin, which may help lower cholesterol levels, the doctor notes.
Pectin is a bang out of soluble fiber that encourages your body to reduce its LDL cholesterol.
