What therapies does Dr. Weil recommend for high cholesterol?
To improve your cholesterol profile, try the following dietary changes, supplement recommendations and more. Dietary changes: • In general, follow my anti-inflammatory diet. • Eat some healthy nuts every day.Nuts, especially almonds, walnuts and cashews, contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. • Substitute soy protein for animal protein.The protein in whole soy foods has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. Try to incorporate two servings a day into your meals. Choose from tofu, tempeh, soy milk, whole soy beans and roasted soy nuts. • Use fresh garlic regularly in your meals. Garlic has been shown to lower both cholesterol levels and blood pressure – and it tastes wonderful, too. Use one or two raw or lightly cooked cloves a day. • Drink green tea daily. The antioxidants in green tea help lower cholesterol and prevent the LDL cholesterol in your blood from oxidizing. • Eat plenty of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber exerts a powerful cholesterol-lowering effect by promoting the elimi
