Homes and Property | Home PageFoods to have and avoidAmanda Bradbury|Evening Standard13 April 201212 foods which can help to lower cholesterol olive oil canola oil avocados almonds peanuts garlic onions artichokes grapes beans oats 12 foods that increase cholesterol - to be avoided biscuits cakes pastries red meat butter eggs hard cheese liver kidneys ice cream chocolate Cholesterol-lowering supplements L-carnitine - This is an amino acid which helps transport fatty acids in blood into the cells where they are used for energy. It's ideal for those who are stressed. Chromium - Up to 120mcg a day helps take sugar out of the blood and stops it turning into cholesterol. It can be a good idea if you've a sweet tooth. Check with your GP before taking any supplement if you are diabetic or on medication. MORE ABOUTAlmondCoconutCooking FatsDairy ProductsGarlicLiverOnionVegetables
