Carbohydrates can be a healthy part of a cholesterol-lowering diet. These are some of the best carbs to eat for lowering LDL cholesterol or raising HDL cholesterol.
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7 Carbs That Lower Your Bad Cholesterol
Lauren is an award-winning registered dietitian author of three books and all-around food lover. After earning a BS in Food Science and Human Nutrition and a Masters in Clinical Nutrition Lauren has worked in a variety of nutrition-related settings currently writing nutrition-related content for online outlets such as Verywell Health PopSugar The Kitchn and EatingWell. She also runs the Instagram page @LaurenLovesNutrition where people can receive evidence-based nutrition tips and updates.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than one-third of all American adults have high cholesterol. So if you're one of the nearly 94 million Americans who experience this condition know that you're not alone.
For those looking to lower their cholesterol several foods can help you achieve this goal including carbs! While carbs have been vilified thanks to diets like keto Atkins and the South Beach Diet there are several healthy carbs that deserve a spot on your plate. And that’s not to mention incorporating carbs into an overall heart-healthy diet can help your body experience lower cholesterol naturally.
