While your body needs cholesterol, having high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — or bad cholesterol — can cause health problems. Fatty deposits may build up in your arteries, which may increase your risk of heart disease such as heart attack and stroke if left untreated. One cause of high cholesterol is having too much fat in your diet. This means that making changes to the way you eat could go a long way in keeping your cholesterol levels down.
If you are worried about your cholesterol levels — or even if you are not — you should acquaint yourself with the foods that can help lower or keep your LDL cholesterol levels low.
Read on to find out what you should add to your diet to avoid cholesterol related problems.
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