It’s National Cholesterol Month and we’re doing our part to raise awareness on the risks of high cholesterol and show what you can do to lead a more positive lifestyle with our list of healthy juices to lower cholesterol.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the bloodstream, as well as your digestive system, liver, intestines and reproductive organs. Although this is an essential part of our bodies' cell membranes and hormones, if there's too much bad cholesterol (LDL), it will have a harder time getting rid of it.
A buildup can lead to hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis), which increases the risk for coronary heart disease or heart attacks. This is why lowering high cholesterol levels through dietary changes or medications are necessary to maintain optimum health.
On the other hand, elevated good cholesterol (HDL) may decrease risk of having a stroke and diabetes.
Healthy juices to lower cholesterol
There is always a good time to start detoxifying your body for a healthier heart. Here are some healthy juices to help lower your cholesterol that you can include in your National Cholesterol Month diet:
Beetroot juice
First is beetroot juice which is actually the closest super-juice to a heart healthy cocktail. It contains delicious nutrients such as magnesium, potassium and iron that lower blood pressure.
It's also rich in nitrates, making your body release more oxygen into the bloodstream. This lowers production of collagen that causes clots and increases blood flow throughout the body.
Carrot juice
Another healthy juice to lower cholesterol is Carrot juice, known for its mild flavour and because it’s so versatile, it can also be added to other juices too. One of its main benefits is that it contains beta-carotene ro eliminate plaque and bile from your liver and gallbladder.
In addition, it will keep your eyes healthy thanks to lutein and zeaxanthin antioxidants found within carrots. However, the wise old tale that they will help you see in the dark is just a myth - sorry for any of you carrot-munchers out there! The best time to drink carrot juice is for breakfast, together with beetroot or ginger juice so everything gets absorbed to your system faster!
Ginger juice
Ginger is pretty beneficial too! Natural ginger juice is extremely helpful for digestion and intestines - no wonder why people drink it after heavy meals. It works great against constipation, bloating or nausea caused by food poisoning or motion sickness. What's even better, drinking a bit of ginger juice before going on a journey will prevent all those awful side effects!
However, ginger can be used not only as a juice, but also as a great spice when you make dishes. It goes perfectly with fish, meat and salads. In fact, it even tastes good with fruits such as apples!
Cranberry juice
Next up we recommend cranberry juice. You probably know this one from its use in cocktails, but natural cranberry juice is a great diuretic and therefore prevents kidneys from getting clogged up (UTI’s). Cranberries contain polyphenols, which are known to reduce inflammation and its juice can be used as a supplement to help lower blood pressure which is perfect for heart health!
Green juice
Finally, choose from a variety of green vegetables that are rich in immune-boosting antioxidants and minerals to create a healthy cholesterol lowering concoction. You can make a super green juice of spinach, kale, mint leaves, cucumber and celery - all blended together and topped off with a squeeze of half a lemon. Cleanse out your body of bad cholesterol with this powerful drink!
In order to enjoy these healthy juices to lower cholesterol, make sure to balance them with some exercise and a healthy diet that contains no processed sugar or flour for best results!
You can find these natural, raw juices and more all mixed together to make our seriously wholesome variety of cold pressed juices and juice cleanse plans available with FREE next day delivery in Cheshire, Manchester and throughout the UK.
Detox juices are a great way to lower cholesterol and National Cholesterol Month is the perfect time for people to get the ball rolling on starting a juice diet!
Visit our website and grab your own bottle of goodness today!
And if you want to help spread the world this October, visit Heart UK where there are plenty of activities for the whole family to get involved with, including tasty recipes and exercise routines.