3. Green Tea
Green tea has been touted for decades for its polyphenol antioxidant properties that protect your body against free radicals, but turns out, it boasts cholesterol-fighting benefits as well.
A 2003 study on humans at Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that supplementation of 375mg green tea extract capsules over a 12 week period resulted in a 16% reduction in LDL “bad” cholesterol.
In combination with other cholesterol-lowering foods, 2 to 3 cups of green tea a day could make a positive impact on your cholesterol levels. Talk with your doctor first as prolonged consumption of green tea can interact with some medicines and worsen certain medical conditions.