They’re shiny, they’re red, they’re crunchy, and they’re sweet. And they know how to make cholesterol mind its manners.  We’re talking about oh-so-nutritious red delicious apples. Not only will they make you a teacher’s pet, but they’ll also help keep cholesterol from acting up and blocking your arteries.

Red delicious apples are particularly rich in phenols that do something magical to your bad cholesterol.  They make the blood fats more stable, so they’re less likely to oxidize, stick to the walls of your arteries, and cause a dangerous blockage. Try tasty apple recipes when you need to clean out the drawer in your fridge.  Another cholesterol controller is a healthy diet (one with little saturated fat or trans fat) and regular exercise are key to controlling cholesterol. But here’s something else that matters: supplements.

Early research shows that adding a calcium supplement to your diet could boost your blood levels of good cholesterol.  Have your cholesterol checked and talk to your doctor.

 

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