A medical expert suggests that some traditional Christmas dinner foods can lower cholesterol levels by increasing 'good' cholesterol and decreasing 'bad' cholesterol.
A medical expert has revealed that three key elements of your Christmas dinner could do more than just satisfy your taste buds - they might actually help to reduce cholesterol levels. Many of us eagerly anticipate a festive roast today, with millions across the UK enjoying a traditional meal complete with all the trimmings. Despite being typically seen as an indulgent, calorie-rich feast, it does come with some unexpected health benefits.
Doctor Avinash Hari Narayanan, clinical lead at London Medical Laboratory, shared some insights that may surprise you. He stated: 'This Christmas, it’s time to reassess cholesterol levels and welcome back some previously frowned-on foods to our menu.' Dr Avinash explained that these foods could decrease low density lipoprotein, also known as 'bad' cholesterol, while increasing 'good cholesterol'. 'Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) transports cholesterol to your arteries,' he elaborated, according to the Mirror. 'It can lead to a build-up of plaque, resulting in poor blood flow. In general, the higher your LDL cholesterol levels, the higher your risk for coronary heart disease. 'On the other hand, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol can be called ‘good; cholesterol. Think of HDL as a vacuum cleaner for cholesterol. When HDL is at healthy levels in your blood, it removes extra cholesterol and plaque build-up in your arteries and then sends it to your liver. 'Your liver then expels it from your body. This helps reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke
CHOLESTEROL HEALTH BENEFITS CHRISTMAS DINNER HEART DISEASE LDL AND HDL
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