by Kelley Herring
It may not be long before your cardiologist recommends avocados to help combat high cholesterol.
One study showed that after seven days dining on diet that included avocados, patients with moderately high cholesterol levels saw a drop in both total and LDL cholesterol, as well as an 11% increase in heart-healthy HDL levels.
That's because avocados contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat that helps to protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation - a factor involved with the development of heart disease. These "alligator pears" also contain magnesium and potassium, two minerals that help the heart to keep a steady beat.
So go ahead and indulge in one of these high-fat heart helpers; slice and add to a turkey sandwich, chop and top a crisp salad or try one of our simple and delicious recipes.
Make Your Cholesterol Harmless With This Fat!
Cholesterol isn’t the cause of heart disease… damaged or oxidized cholesterol can be!
A study of over 3,000 people found that those eating a diet rich in this fat had 19% lower levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol than those not eating this healthy fat.
Learn more about how this fat guards your heart on p. 29 of Fats That Heal, Fats That Harm and see 20 Lifesaving Tests Your Doctor Hasn’t Performed (And Should) to learn how to get your oxidized LDL levels tested. It’s covered by insurance so don’t delay!
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