by
Stepy —
January 13, 2021
- Hardening of the arteries, also called atherosclerosis, is a common disorder. It occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries and form hard structures called plaques. It is never too early to check your cholesterol levels and do something about it. This smoothie is packed with natural ingredients that will keep cholesterol levels in check.
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- Apples:
- One apple a day can keep the doctor away but apples may lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels.
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- Bananas:
- One banana contains 4 grams of fiber, which is 16% of the recommended daily value. Fiber is essential for lowering cholesterol levels.
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- Ginger:
- A study published in the Journal of Nutrition showed that consuming ginger reduces cholesterol levels.
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- Mangos:
- They are a great source of pectin fiber and vitamin C, which help lower LDL cholesterol levels.
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- Mint:
- An animal study published in the Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine journal showed that peppermint extract was able to reduce LDL cholesterol levels.
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- Oranges:
- The peel of the orange contains compounds called polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs), which may be able to lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), according to an animal study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
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- Process the following ingredients in a blender:
- 1 cup of mango chunks
- 3 apples
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 1 tbsp of orange juice
- 1 cup of cold mint tea
- 1 banana
- Make sure ingredients are organic.
- Enjoy!
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- As always: Check with your health practitioner before you change your diet and see if this is right for you. This drink is not meant to replace any treatment or drugs you are taking.
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- For 12 tips to lower cholesterol.
- For an artery and heart health juice.
- For a miracle beet, carrot, and apple juice.
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- REFERENCES:
- 1. “Ginger Extract Consumption Reduces Plasma Cholesterol, Inhibits LDL Oxidation and Attenuates Development of Atherosclerosis in Atherosclerotic, Apolipoprotein E-Deficient Mice.” Journal of Nutrition. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
- 2. Barbalho, Sandra M., Débora C. Damasceno, Ana Paula Machado Spada, Vanessa Sellis Da Silva, Karla Aparecida Martuchi, Marie Oshiiwa, Flávia M. V. Farinazzi Machado, and Claudemir Gregório Mendes. “Metabolic Profile of Offspring from Diabetic Wistar Rats Treated with Mentha Piperita (Peppermint).” National Center for Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 07 Apr. 2011. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
