CUT CHOLESTEROL WITH HEALTHY DRINKS?

While cholesterol is basically a vital substance for our health, its appropriate level and relationship between ‘good’ (HDL) & ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol is of importance. With special reference to our heart and cardiovascular system. An unhealthy level of cholesterol may cause, inter alia, even stroke and heart attack. In order to be on the safe side,  the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends certain natural drinks. Scientifically verified by U.S. & international medical science. Read on to learn more about.​ 

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

Cholesterol is an important substance our body basically needs to establish and support cells and hormones. Consisting of 2 parts: ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein (LDL). It is vital for our health to keep both in a  balanced relationship in favor of an appropriate amount of good HDL. With special reference to our heart and cardiovascular system. Unfortunately yet, this relationship is highly out of control in our industrialized society. Primarily due to unhealthy diet. Fortunately, nature offers us some nutrition to balance out this disparity in favor of our health.
 
Including

HEALTHY DRINKS – SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED

E.g.,

Green tea
 

Based on its natural constituents catechins and epigallocatechin gallate, green tea may lower ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol. 
 
According to research at the Government College University Faisalabad in Faisalabad, Pakistan, these natural constituents of green tea may lower total cholesterol and cut  LDL cholesterol specifically by more than 30%.
 
Similar the situation with 

​Tomato juice

because of its compound lycopene as well as its content of niacin (vitamin B-3) and fiber.
 
With respect to total cholesterol and reducing the amount of ‘bad’ LDL.
 
Based on research at, inter alia, China Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan. 

Oat milk

According to research at, inter alia,

• Universite d’Auvergne in Clermont-Ferrand, France

and the

• University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada

the substance beta-glucan in oats helps to cut down cholesterol absorption, reducing LDL specifically.
 
Similar the effect of 

Soy milk

According to Heart UK – The Cholesterol Charity in Maidenhead, UK, to reduce and manage cholesterol. 

Plant-based milk smoothies

Both, oat and soy milk you may also combine to a smoothie by adding per cup of 250 ml additionally cholesterol-lowering vegetables and/or fruits like, inter alia,

• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup of Swiss chard/kale
• 1 slice of melon or mango
• 1 banana
• 2 small plums
• 1 handful of prunes or grapes

 
Based on research at, inter alia, McGill University in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada. 

Berry smoothies

​This is another helpful smoothy for cholesterol management because of berries’ content of fiber and antioxidants. Specifically the antioxidant  anthocyanins as you find it, inter alia, in

• blueberries
• strawberries
• raspberries
• blackberries

 
According to research at, inter alia, George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.​

Cocoa drink

As you may know, cocoa is the main part of dark chocolate. Thereby, its antioxidants of flavanols are very helpful in cholesterol management in both directions:

• increasing ‘good’ HDL

and

• reducing ‘bad’ LDL

 
According to research at, inter alia,

• University of Reading in Reading, UK

and

• University Duesseldorf in Duesseldorf, Germany

 
Now, as we know which drinks to prefer for appropriate cholesterol management, we shall briefly focus on  

DRINKS TO AVOID

according to the American Heart Association.
 
These are basically drinks

• high in saturated fats

and those

• high in sugar adding up to more than 12 ounces per day.

Drinks high in saturated fats

Inter alia,

• coffee/tea with, e.g., high fat milk or cream
• ice-cream based drinks
• pressed coconut drinks
• drinks/smoothies with coconut/palm oils
• products of high fat milk

Sugary drinks

Inter alia,

• energy drinks
• fruit juices
• soda/pop
• sweetened coffee/tea
• (hot) chocolate
• sweetened milk products
• sports drink
• prepackaged smoothies​  

IN A NUTSHELL

 While cholesterol is basically a vital substance for our health, its appropriate level and relationship between ‘good’ (HDL) & ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol is of importance. In order to be on the safe side, medical science and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends certain natural drinks we are focusing on in this blog. Scientifically verified internationally.

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All information stated in this blog are for your personal education only, and are not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare provider.