The eggplant is indicated in the treatment of cholesterol, by the high amount of antioxidants and fibers that it possesses. Therefore, using eggplant as an additive in juices and vitamins and also in sausages, as a meat accompaniment, is a good way to increase your amount in the diet, thus improving its effect on cholesterol control.
However, those who do not like the eggplant's taste may choose to take a natural remedy sold commercially as Eggplant Capsule.
Why Eggplant Lowers Cholesterol
Eggplant helps lower cholesterol because it has fibers that help eliminate excess cholesterol by feces, yet its use is still a subject much discussed scientifically, but what is indisputable is that diet rich in fiber and vitamins should contribute for the treatment of high cholesterol, as well as the practice of physical activity.
According to the Brazilian Society of Cardiology, the essential treatment for reducing blood cholesterol is to decrease the intake of foods rich in fat, that is, cholesterol.
Foods high in cholesterol
High cholesterol foods that should be avoided in eating include:
- Viscera (liver, kidneys, brains)
- Whole milk and milk products
- Sausages
- Cold
- Bird skin
- Seafood such as octopus, shrimp, oyster, seafood or lobster
It is also important to remove the accumulated fat in the body, especially those present inside the arteries. Home remedies based on natural products have been shown to be a good initial alternative that may even make the period of use of the drug, when recommended, shorter.
Here's how you can use eggplant to lower your cholesterol:
- Eggplant juice for cholesterol
- How to Make Eggplant Flour
- Eggplant Tea for Cholesterol
- Eggplant recipe to lower cholesterol
