Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of death. Having high cholesterol levels — especially “bad” LDL, and Low “good” HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides — is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Your diet has a powerful effect on your cholesterol and other risk factors.

Changing what foods you eat can lower your cholesterol in bloodstream. Adding foods that lower LDL, the harmful cholesterol-carrying particle that contributes to artery-clogging atherosclerosis, is the best way to achieve a low cholesterol diet.

Thankfully, you can lower this risk by incorporating certain foods into your diet. Lets see some of them.
1) Legumes
Legumes, also known as pulses, are a group of plant foods that includes beans, peas and lentils.

Legumes contain a lot of fiber, minerals and protein. Replacing some refined grains and processed meats in your diet with legumes can lower your risk of heart disease.
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