High levels of bad cholesterol can cause plaque buildup in the arteries, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular conditions. Managing cholesterol is key to maintaining heart health.
Bad cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease and stroke
High levels of bad cholesterol can cause plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions.
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Poor diet and lifestyle are major causes of LDL cholesterol
High LDL cholesterol levels can cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), while low HDL levels can impair the body's ability to remove cholesterol from the bloodstream.
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Eating a healthy and balanced diet
Lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet, obesity, and smoking can all lead to increased bad cholesterol. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one effective way to manage cholesterol.
Almonds are an important food that helps lower cholesterol
While some foods can increase LDL levels, many foods have properties that can naturally promote healthy cholesterol levels. Almonds are a key food for lowering cholesterol and heart health.
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Almonds are rich in essential nutrients including vitamin E, protein, and fiber
Almonds are rich in essential nutrients like vitamin E, protein, fiber, magnesium, and manganese. They help manage cholesterol and boost overall heart health.
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Almonds contain monounsaturated fatty acids, which are good for the heart
Almonds contain a good amount of healthy fats. Not all fats are bad; the body needs some healthy fats daily. Almonds have monounsaturated fatty acids, which are good for the heart.
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Eating almonds can reduce bad cholesterol and triglycerides
Research suggests that snacking on a handful of almonds instead of unhealthy snacks can help lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides, says Ritika Samaddar, a nutritionist at Max Healthcare, Delhi.
