Nutritionist Richard Ellison named oatmeal and eggs among the best breakfast foods to help lower cholesterol.
According to nutritionist Richard Ellison, these five breakfast foods, including oatmeal, eggs, a serving of Greek yogurt, whole grain toast, and smoothies, can be very helpful if you need to keep your cholesterol levels under control. The expert's arguments were published by Express.
Explaining the benefits of oatmeal for lowering cholesterol, nutritionist Ellison noted that this effect of the product is provided by soluble fiber, which acts like a sponge in the intestines, which absorbs excess fat. Instead of sugar, the doctor advised adding cinnamon, fresh fruits and berries to oatmeal; you can also put nuts.
Eggs, being a high-protein product, do not cause a sharp jump in sugar levels that provoke fat deposition, so they are also good for breakfast.
The nutritionist also drew attention to Greek yogurt. This product is also rich in protein, contains a lot of calcium, and its use stimulates metabolism, which prevents the accumulation of cholesterol.
Whole grain bread Richard Ellison recommended for breakfast, along with a slice of avocado or low-fat cream cheese. This combination provides long-lasting satiety, helps to absorb less food and calories.
For smoothies, they can be prepared with fresh or frozen fruits, spinach, yogurt or low-fat milk.
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At the same time, the nutritionist emphasized that it is important to be physically active in order to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
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Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about why it is better to completely abandon bread at a later time of the day.
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