There is good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein or HDL) and there is bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL). HDL helps to control LDL levels and helps keep blood vessels healthy. The goal is to maintain healthy HDL levels because the cells in your body need it. All you have to do is make small changes to get your cholesterol down to a healthy level.
The body naturally produces cholesterol, but excess cholesterol is ingested from animal-based products such as meat, dairy, eggs, poultry, or processed meat products. People with high cholesterol may not experience any symptoms; however, leading a lifestyle that causes the accumulation of cholesterol can lead to heart attack.
The medication that you have to take to lower cholesterol levels is not good for your liver. This is why it is beneficial to lower cholesterol without medication. Yes, it is possible if you are willing to make some dietary changes. Nearly all fruits and vegetables can help lower bad cholesterol levels because they contain soluble fiber that can absorb cholesterol. Leafy greens help to improve circulation and foods like avocados, mushrooms, asparagus, peas, broccoli, and sweet potatoes flush bad cholesterol form the body.
It takes a lot of discipline to naturally lower cholesterol, but it is possible. Juicing can be a step in a healthier direction. We’ve gathered some juice recipes that can help your efforts to lower cholesterol. Don’t be afraid to experiment with some of these recipes!
Note: For all of these recipes, all you have to do is place the ingredients, one by one, in a juicer. You should consume the whole juice in one sitting. Once a day should be fine for these recipes.
#1: Carrot Ginger Blast
- ½ bunch of parsley
- 4 medium carrots
- ½” piece of ginger root, peeled
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 apple, cored
- 1 handful of spinach
#2: Cucumber Cooler
- 4 medium carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 1 cucumber
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored
- 1 leaf Romaine lettuce
- 1 lime, peeled
- 1-2 cups broccoli florets
#3: Carrot Apple Juice
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cored
#4: Apple Ginger Limeade
- 3 Fuji apples, cored
- 2 celery stalks
- 1” piece of ginger root, peeled
- 1 lime, peeled
- 1 cucumber
#5: Orange Apple Juice
- 4 celery stalks
- 3 Fuji apples, cored
- ½ lemon with peel
- 1 orange, peeled
- ½” piece of ginger root, peeled
- 1 handful of spinach
#6: Lemony Apple Juice
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cored
- 2 green bell peppers, seeds removed
- 1 slice lemon with peel
- 3 celery stalks
We hope that these recipes help you on your quest to lower your cholesterol. Let us know how these juices worked out for you and which one was your favorite!
