Top 12 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods

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So many people are interested in lowering cholesterol and, unfortunately, so many of those people turn to medication. I’m here to tell you that you can lower your cholesterol naturally.
You can completely transform your cholesterol levels by eating a healthy diet. Cholesterol-lowering foods include all sorts of great-tasting fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, lean meats and plenty of healthy sources of fat.
When it comes to lowering high cholesterol naturally, strictly avoiding all fats is not the answer. Even totally avoiding foods that contain cholesterol itself (like eggs or cheese) isn’t necessary. It’s all about moderation and balance.
In this episode of Ancient Medicine Today, Jordan Rubin shares the top 12 cholesterol-lowering foods to support heart health.
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[@abdihashi2310]

1- Vegetables
2- Nuts
3- Chia & flaxseed
4- Olive oil
5- Avocados
6- Salmon
7- Gluten-free whole grains
8- Green tea
9- Beans and legumes
10 - Turmeric
11- Garlic
12-Sweet Potatoes .

[@sophiadent2610]

Thanks 😊

[@robertbrawley5048]

When I see a long video I immediately go to the comment section to get a cliff notes of the video . You fit the bill , thankyou

[@simplengbuhay4555]

@@robertbrawley5048 same

[@jamesfrazier4650]

How about Eggplant?

[@ellenleone7013]

1.Vegetables
2.Nuts
3.Chia and flax seeds
4.Olive oil (extra virgin) - {dont cook with oil, add it fresh on food.}
5.Avocados
6.Salmon
7.Gluten free whole grains
8.Green tea
9.Beans and legumes (lentils, black beans in moderation only, caschews)
10.Turmeric (very imoprtant, consume in tea, in cooked food)
11.Garlic (big antioxidant)
12.Sweet potatoes( antioxidant)

[@mamab2937]

Thanks 👍

[@chadmiller6487]

Saved me 18 min. Ty

[@orangadil9100]

Thanks

[@xoxo5811]

12 foods to lower cholesterol:
1. Vegetables - rainbow colours
2. Nuts - almonds, macademia, hazelnut
3. Chia & Flax seeds
4. Olive oil - extra virgin warm temparature room
5. Avocados
6. Salmon
7. Gluten-free whole grains - dark colour grains
8. Green tea
9. Beans and Legumes - azuki beans, beans sprouts
10. Turmeric
11. Garlic
12. Sweet potatoes add some fat - coconut oil

[@willothewispl]

What do you think about beta blockers for angina.

[@sashaco5660]

I too believe Food is medicine. Love you work guys!!!

[@rehaboth203]

Thank you so much for this video on how to lower high blood cholesterol. am 33 years old. Six months ago I did check up and was told I have high blood cholesterol and it’s genetically inherited. I will definitely follow all this helpful tips and will be free of the bondage of HBC.Thank you again. Much appreciated.

[@petitemew]

I had no idea about having coconut oil with my oatmeal. Many great tips. Excellent presentation

[@zainabbah9771]

Thank u ,i just had a call from my doctor that ,i when there to do a bloodwork, she always told me that my cholesterol is very high, i will do just what u offer in this video, again thank u👍🙏

[@JohnnyGuitarRocks]

Thank you, I found this to be very helpful and informative particularly your comments that egg yolks do not cause high cholesterol. I'll eat a whole egg about every other day which is a fairly moderate consumption but I'm happy to learn that it won't be harmful to my health.

[@anawatiepatandeen7851]

Thanks for sharing this information, so happy for all the Love and help, stay blessed, lots of Love.

[@mayelkady9003]

Dr axe in the Mediterranean diet hibiscus tea is widely used in lowering cholesterol and has amazing effects on lowering blood pressure as well. I drink it iced and it is absolutely delicious.

[@tcnolan333]

Thank you so much for this video!!!
I will definitely add this to my daily routine 😀😇🙏🏾

[@drjoshaxe]

That's great! Thanks for your positive feedback!

[@teresaspensley5640]

Thank you to everyone that found the time to summerise this 🌟

[@NR-nf1il]

I also love avocado oil. I have put an avocado in a chocolate smoothie and it makes it so creamy and smooth.

[@ianferrer]

I'm in the borderline but the doctor gave me 20mg med but I stopped taking it , my muscles and joint are in pain I could hardly take the stairs. Thank you doc, this helps a lot.

[@rachelhmua]

I would love to hear your thoughts on food for medicine in regards to anixety and depression, please.

[@kiidiculla7289]

Rachel Tyler

[@jonathanmaroshick1170]

Magnesium ( I take it something called natural calm that you can get in the Healthfood Store) that takes care of Anxiety. As far as depression take a shot (small medicine cup) of flax seed oil. Both of these work great.

[@jamaicaninthekitchen4358]

Rachel Tyler research haritika that should help with the anxiety

[@jamaicaninthekitchen4358]

you can also have your Thyroid4 check.That can also cause anxiety

[@bybbah]

Find out the cause of the anxiety ,like one lady said yes check your body THYROID, do you have fibroid ,do you sleep good at night time,how is your energy.go deeper.the anxiety is a result from something ,do have back issues.Your body is telling you something.I hope by now you find out.eishing you all the best.

[@anawatiepatandeen7851]

Thanks josh, so happy to have found your video this information is very helpful to me. Stay blessed.

[@patriciakapua7395]

Hi, great presentation of information six years ago do you think that you could bring it up today? Thanks from Hawaii.

[@Bishnu_Deb]

*Food is medicine. It's a lovely fact which helps people to live healthy life.*

[@deannamaasbach6720]

Thank you i was diagnosed with extreme high cholesterol and the meds were 341 im almost 80. I cut up a chunk of garlic and sit for 15 minutes and swallow with water

[@ameralgayar4931]

Thank you for the wonderful videos

[@drjoshaxe]

Thanks for your support!

[@lourdesgayas478]

Thank you dr.Axe gor the great information.God bless.

[@elizabethvukusi4523]

I really need this
Am 209
Thank you will come with testimony

[@cynthiawhyte4541]

I love your presentation on foods that lower cholesterol. It is so thorough and simple. This is very doable. Thanks very much.

[@drjoshaxe]

Glad it was helpful! You can learn more about this here: draxe.com/health/lower-cholesterol-naturally-fast/?

[@beatrizkessler7475]

Thanks so much for important information

[@lisaworden4496]

Love the videos you do. So very helpful and informative. Keep them comming! Have a great day.

[@kingdomtalkchannel]

WOW love this.

[@carlibasson2410]

Thank you for making this video!!!!!

[@nicidevine6670]

Great video thanks for sharing !!!

[@NR-nf1il]

I once went to get my cholesterol tested. I think I was supposed to fast but I decided for fun to go ahead and eat a high-fat breakfast. My triglycerides which tend to be only 35 went up to 50 as a result of this. I had a high HDL and a low LDL. He told me I was not at risk for heart disease.

[@noorhaleem3552]

Thanks for nice video by Dr.Josh Axe

[@sharonannafayefergusonknow6813]

This information is awesome and very useful. I shall conform myself to practice eating healthy.

[@celiafish]

My doctor said that my cholesterol is high and I need to be medicated it! I ll try this first and we ll see what happen. Thanks!

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

Thank you. I wish I would have found this before taking meds. I’ve been sad sense I started taking it. No one told me there was an alternative. The side effects of the meds is horrible! I’m only 40 and I feel 60. I’m going to try this! What about strawberries?

[@BlaqQtee]

I just got meds to take, but I'm not going to take them. I'm going to soft dry fast and water fast and omad. But yes...strawberries are suppose to be great for cholesterol. Look at youtuber "A Healthy Alternative" here on UA-cam, his name is Chris James. Talks about fasting healing oir body. Look at his interview with, Justin, Steven, Jon, the fasting fat man. Etc.

[@bg5462]

Hey you are pretty young it’s not too late start using nuts and vegetables 👍🌹

[@vikkismith7964]

Thank you so much for the information. I am trying to lower my ldl and up my hdl. I am currently taking 3 tablespoon of flaxseed and tumeric every day. I am also exercising 5 days a week, 3 miles a day or 30 minutes on the arc machine. Dont know yet if it is working.

[@edwierd73]

Careful with chia, chia is a nightshade and some people can have severe intestinal issues with chia. Reference Dr Gundry 's book The Plant Paradox. I knew I was having issue with chia and couldn't understand why, until the plant paradox opened my eyes. Goji berries are also nightshade.

[@msl5131]

Edwin Larson what are some negative ramifications?

[@ravengale]

Edwin Larson chia can also be bad for people with diverticulitis, kinda like strawberry seeds.

[@teresayu422]

thank you for your sharing !

[@inescornella8810]

Thank you for information 😊

[@SheilaMore-l4v]

Thanks I will do that

[@peace9537]

Always a great video. Just letting you know I can't take chia be or flaxseeds because both lower BP. It brings mine down to a dangerous low blood pressure.

[@channagist3048]

Thanks! I will give this try.

[@deborahhall4848]

Great information to knoe when lowering cholesterol!!

[@deborahhall4848]

Thanks for this information. AWESOME!!

[@00kidney]

He's doing great. I was inspired by this channel to also create my own. He's so smart!!!

[@danghuynh1611]

Thank you so much for your very useful information .

[@drjoshaxe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@inetawright3431]

I need this so much my cholesterol is always high and it worry me so much

[@Riza-uc5ed]

12 lowering cholesterol foods. 1 vegetables. 2 nuts, like hazelnuts and macadamia nuts, almonds. 3 chia seeds. 4 avocados. 5 olive oil. 6 salmon. 7 gluten free whole grains. 8 green tea, matcha and jasmine. 9 beans and legumes best is dark lentils, split peas. 10 turmeric. 11 garlic. 12 sweet potatoes.

[@LR52VUU]

🙏 thanks

[@gratitude5740]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@crystalsomekat7172]

Lol thank you, like 12 foods spread over a 18 minute video, come on 😩

[@2ndwind_style]

You’re awesome J. Rubin!

[@whollymary7406]

In 1997 a Dr Simmons conducted a study using thousands of test subjects the topic “what actually causes heart attacks” is it high blood cholesterol? The study a diet too high in acidic foods and too low in alkaline foods cause inflammation which is the root cause of heart attacks, this information can be found in medical journals of that period and on the web

[@analarson2920]

I owe you an apology, you forget to remind me to give you thumbs up and I do forget because I am so wrapped up in all the good info.

[@juliadavid3637]

What oil do you recommend for cooking? Thank you, Jordan

[@mrwhy8073]

Thanks you reinforced what I've been reading and seeing,about Keto Diet, and items on your list.Also about dangers of statins, and the falsexattack on colestero!.

[@khaledaboamir4854]

The best video DR

[@GutHealthHomeopath]

Great video! You explained the topic really well. As a qualified Nutritionist, I completely agree that the best way to lower cholesterol is by changing your diet and including the right foods that help lower ldl levels.

[@thrshwll1526]

add exercise

[@sarahlopez6295]

Instead of eat almonds can I drink almond milk ?

[@carlyndolphin]

Enjoyed watching your video. Do you recommend rolled oats with blueberries and flaxseed?

[@limgeyleng5056]

Thank you so much Rubin for these wonderful tips on lowering cholesterol! nancee fr Singapore

[@taniahjahmad]

Sweet potatoes boiled n some water then add coconut milk and some sweetener. Add pandan leaf if you have while booking. Yummy!

[@litaslon6485]

Thank you!

[@moniquet8882]

Thank you Dr. Ruben for everything you’ve done I have the chrome disease for the last 32 years and I struggle with food and a lot of other things
Bleeding and other many things however, I need you to help me if you can to do things naturally I’m tired of colonoscopy and steroid pills. Thank you doctor for all the chicken to.

[@johnjessie3083]

Thank you for sharing wonderful video ♥️ it’s great help

[@Patty-qd1lz]

Thank you, I learned a lot.

[@marymichelle6426]

Wow!!! Thank you so much for your video.👍

[@instinct7524]

Great video thank you🤗

[@buknimanna]

Hi Jordan, when someone like your wife has hereditary cholesterol, what do you recommend? My friend who is 49 just had a major heart attack. He’s on Crestor. They just doubled his dose. What would you recommend?

[@nixland]

I think that's what happened to me. My LDL is around 120, never below 100. My HDL around 45, never above 60. I have been not eating ALL cholesterol food about 3 months and the HDL & LDL level didn't change (the triglycerides and total cholesterol went down drastically though). I once tried eating meat, cow liver, seafood, eggs, etc for a month and the ldl/hdl level didn't change either (only triglycerides that fluctuate).

[@ElisPalmer]

Thanks~🌟

[@letyperez2068]

If my doctor put me on atrovastatin, should I stop? I almost feel like I should stop taking it.

[@1978UA]

Intake it every other day.

[@anandkumar1337]

you should..

[@eneidarios6221]

Thank you so much for your video. Just last week I was told by my doctor I have high cholesterol 😫. I’m fit & exercise at least 5 times a week....I’m in disbelief & I am freaked out (my grandmother had high cholesterol). My question: using Matcha in my smoothies daily, would that count as drinking green tea?

[@KimWH.2]

I’m in the same boat, I’m terrified and frustrated because I work out and eat pretty healthy ☹️

[@bg5462]

Thank you very much great information 👍🌹

[@rinavasquez144]

170 high cholesterol I was told. I have heared you both say inflammation would be bad. I have been eating pretty healthy for a while. But Been on a roll to lose weight and lower inflammation for about a year... go figure. I wish u could respond..I need help... with other inflammation issues

[@fredaAposilVPiega]

thanks your info about how lower the cholesterol....thank so much your video Dr.John Axe, God bless you!

[@danielkapena5260]

Thanks for sharing

[@forgiven_1686]

Awsome great information

[@MrAntoineglenn]

Great information. I love Jordan Rubin.

[@dianamarie1652]

Thank you Jordan

[@helensmith6654]

Thank you.

[@fyrerayne8882]

Thanks Jordan

[@jacquelinedube1069]

My cholesterol is 5.8 and my doctor told me it was high but didn't really seem bothered about it.

[@youhustlinmeboy4989]

Mine is 9.4 and I'm 27. She told me normal is about 5 so you're not too far out of range. I'm going on a strict 4 week diet to see how much I can lower it in a month.

[@hjhahmad1138]

@@youhustlinmeboy4989what menu r u following?

[@agag4866]

Are you bothered by it? It is time to educate ourselves about our health and take responsibility rather than just trust a cookie cutter, pill pusher doctor to do this for us. Now let's be clear, doctors do have their place but we have equal if not more responsibility as well.
As the True and loving word tells us. "My people die of lack of Knowledge". Sometimes it's what we dont know that affects us.

[@jaroslawkoziarski6873]

@@youhustlinmeboy4989 I wanted to ask how long should you stay on a strict diet if you have high cholesterol because I started and been feeling headaches.

[@rosiejaan4195]

Superrrr information. THANKS DOC

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

Very useful. i want to do this.

[@devinrussell952]

Can I take flaxseed oil

[@msl5131]

What about the fact that turmeric is not absorbed by the body as well as when you take it with black pepper? I add pepper anytime I'm using in food/drink.

[@renemedina8026]

Awesome thx man

[@bcran6691]

Thank u ! This is great news!😄❤️😄

[@kimanhchung8372]

Thanks doctor

[@erwin021777]

I was prescribed attorvastatin and it made my insomnia worse plus severe muscle and body pain, cramps, very low stamina. So stopped it after a month.
I went to another doctor and gave me pravastatin 40mg. I have no muscle pain or cramps but I still have very low stamina, depression, frequent trips to the toilet at night. After 3 months of taking my cholesterol went down from 270 to 230. Now in my 8 month on pravastatin i have decided to gradually stop it and go natural.
I cut my pill in half and Im feeling a lot better after 2 weeks and more stamina..

[@titiogeds1792]

Check your cholesterol level every 2 months if you stop your medication.

[@destakalu5477]

Thanks

[@jennyyaworski3588]

Wonderful advice.

[@femifapo1042]

Thanks so much for this info,what about for hypertension.thanks

[@reesepup4624]

What if your ldl is high?
My ldl is 180, my hdl is 97 and my tris are 64. I do eat all the foods you mentioned in this video. I agree with what you said in this video but you didn’t mention high ldl.
Thanks

[@LadyBug-cc3ep]

with those numbers your ratios are awesome!

[@rkrforlife2024]

I agree with all, I just wish you’d mentioned Psylium husk.

[@ufo.architect]

my olive oil was left in the trailer over the winter and it froze solid, is it still good to eat

[@mercedm87]

Very important information for our diet. Thanks fo sharing the principles of a Mediterranean diet.

[@ChrisMartinez-bd1en]

Love you guys

[@jyotisinha3617]

Which cooking oil should be used ?

[@normascott4020]

Wonderful info love it

[@hithereart]

GREAT presentation & info!!!! Thank you! :)

[@laurar9411]

Great video 👍🏻😀

[@banosadiq5492]

Thanks dr

[@nesheiwg]

How can I raise my HDL. It is low. Thank you.

[@mrkhan5797]

Very good!

[@bh9262]

What oil do you recommend cooking with?