{"id":2561,"date":"2023-06-09T22:13:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T22:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2024-10-22T17:41:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T17:41:53","slug":"can-regular-fruit-consumption-lower-blood-cholesterol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/can-regular-fruit-consumption-lower-blood-cholesterol\/","title":{"rendered":"Can regular fruit consumption lower blood cholesterol?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"High cholesterol is mostly caused by adopting unhealthy habits, so we can improve our cardiovascular health by eating fruits. We have repeatedly heard how dangerous high cholesterol levels are, since this type of expression is not in vain, since due to an excessive concentration of this substance, fatty deposits can form in the blood vessels, which prevent the passage regular blood. through the arteries. <\/span>Without a doubt, this can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. While it is true that high cholesterol can be hereditary, it is mainly due to some unhealthy habits that increase the chances of developing this change. Of course obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol and; In particular, unhealthy cholesterol levels are caused by an unhealthy diet based on excessive consumption of saturated and trans fats, they express in the Semana newspaper.<\/span><\/p>

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How can we control cholesterol?<\/span><\/h3>

It’s important to note that there are no symptoms associated with high cholesterol, because the only way to determine the level is through a blood test. If an increase is observed, it is necessary to make some changes in your lifestyle. For example, in one of the Colombian portals they affirm that the consumption of certain foods, especially fruits, helps to reduce the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood due to its multiple benefits.\u00a0<\/p>

What fruits help lower cholesterol?\u00a0<\/h3>

Apple\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

According to the Portuguese health, nutrition and wellness portal Tua Sa\u00fade, apples are rich in pectin, a type of soluble fiber that reduces the absorption of dietary fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides, which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Likewise, the antioxidants present in this fruit help to keep the arteries healthy and improve circulation, thus preventing high blood pressure. In addition, it is better to consume it in its natural form, with cream and at breakfast or between main meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Blueberry\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

In short, this fruit is an excellent ally to optimize blood circulation and reduce bad cholesterol thanks to its high content of antioxidants and vitamin C. It is also a good source of iron, calcium, potassium and fiber, vitamins A, B6, thiamine , riboflavin, niacin and folic acid, says the Diario Andina website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pear\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

It is rich in natural fiber, especially in the form of pectin, which helps lower LDL cholesterol. This prevents the formation of plaques and the development of diseases such as atherosclerosis.<\/span><\/p>

Tangerine<\/p>

Thanks to the high content of vitamin C, tangerines help to optimize the work of the circulatory system and reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. Therefore, its frequent consumption not only strengthens the immune system, but also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, it is rich in folic acid, magnesium, vitamin A, fiber and potassium, which help lower blood pressure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

High cholesterol is mostly caused by adopting unhealthy habits, so we can improve our cardiovascular health by eating fruits. We have repeatedly heard how dangerous high cholesterol levels are, since this type of expression is not in vain, since due to an excessive concentration of this substance, fatty deposits can form in the blood vessels, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-datos-curiosos"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2561"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2567,"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2561\/revisions\/2567"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intikisa.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}