Fruits and vegetables that help prevent high cholesterol

High blood cholesterol is a condition in which you have too much cholesterol in your blood. By itself, the condition usually has no signs or symptoms. Thus, many people don’t know that their cholesterol levels are too high.
People who have high blood cholesterol have a greater chance of getting coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease. (In this article, the term “heart disease” refers to coronary heart disease.)

The higher the level of LDL cholesterol in your blood, the GREATER your chance is of getting heart disease. The higher the level of HDL cholesterol in your blood, the LOWER your chance is of getting heart disease.



Carrots
Beta-carotene not only makes carrots colourful, it's also a powerful antioxidant.

Onion
Not only do onions help lower blood pressure, they also contain sulphides that reduce the risk of colon and sefits.

Cabbage
The indisputable fact is cabbage provides your cardiovascular system with valuable support with its ability to lower cholesterol. Researchers understand the process which takes place in your body. The liver uses cholesterol as a basic building block to product bile acids, which are specialized molecules that aid in digestion and absorption of fat through a process called emulsification.

Tomatoes
The tomato is the best source of lycopene, which fights against the accumulation of cholesterol on the artery walls. It's levels are highest in cooked tomatoes.

Blueberries
Blueberries contain more antioxidants than any other food. Cranberries, raspberries and strawberries are a close second. These antioxidants help fight cellular aging.

Grapes
Grapes have been used for centuries for a variety of health purposes, and the recent interest in grape-seed extract has spurred scientific research into a range of possible medical uses for this product.  Some of the most promising investigations have been focused on the idea that grape-seed extract may be able to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure.  

Avocado
Avocado, a tropical fruit native to Central and South America, features a leathery rind encasing a succulent yellow-green pulp. With its creamy texture and mild, nutty taste, avocado makes a satisfying snack and a pleasing addition to salads and sandwiches. Although the avocado is commonly perceived as a high-fat food, the essential fatty acids in avocado are mostly heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. In addition, clinical studies support the ability of avocado to lower cholesterol and fat in the blood. However, you should consult your doctor before eating avocados to lower your cholesterol.