Need to lower cholesterol?

Eating anti-inflammatory foodslike the ones we list hereis just as important as choosing healthy fats.

However, focusing on eating more anti-inflammatory foods is now considered just as important.

pressure cooker vegetarian chili

Check out these top eight anti-inflammatory foods to eat to lower cholesterol.

Look for ways to substitute or add in beans and peas during the week.

If using canned, opt for no-salt-added, or rinse the beans, to reduce sodium.

Chicken and Vegetable Penne with Parsley-Walnut Pesto

This approach wasn’t the most appetizing and, as it turns out, wasn’t that effective.

But thanks to research on eating approaches likethe Mediterranean Diet, thinking has changed.

Meta-analyses published in2009and2015found that both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol were significantly reduced in those who ate walnuts daily.

Partial to another nut?

Other tree nuts likealmondsandpistachios, as well as peanuts, offer similar benefits.

This means soy foods provide a two-pronged approach to lowering cholesterol.

Research suggests that these fatty acids can significantly reduce triglycerides levels.

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