Cholesterol is a lipid that our body needs in certain amounts to function properly. However, a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet can lead to an increase in cholesterol levels, exposing us to many health risks such as heart disease, stroke, and other problems.
Cholesterol is present in almost all parts of our body, especially in the nervous system, skin, muscles, liver, intestines, and heart. “Bad” cholesterol is the product of a diet rich in fried, sweet, processed, fatty, or cured foods. “Good” cholesterol, on the other hand, collects bad cholesterol from the blood and transports it to the liver for excretion.
Natural Juices to Combat Cholesterol
Below, we suggest recipes for 5 natural juices and smoothies to combat excess bad cholesterol.
1 – Apple, Parsley, and Spinach Juice
A powerful juice for lowering cholesterol levels and eliminating excess fat. You’ll need: 4 apples, 1 cup of raw spinach leaves (about 30 grams), and a handful of parsley.
Blend all ingredients with a glass of water. Drink a glass daily.
2 – Cabbage and Garlic Juice
Both ingredients are full of health benefits. You’ll need: 1/2 cabbage, 2 cloves of garlic, 120 ml of water.
Grind the garlic and then mix it with the cabbage and water. Drink a glass daily to lower cholesterol levels. Do not consume for more than one consecutive week.
3 – Strawberry and Citrus Juice
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