TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The body needs a certain amount cholesterol to build cells, but too much cholesterol can lead to heart disease and other health complications.
The most common problem associated with high cholesterol is clogged arteries which unfortunately can be very dangerous for health. Although high cholesterol is sometimes genetic, there are dietary changes you can make to help control it.
Reporting from Eatthis.com, January 7, 2022, dietitian Lauren Manaker say one of the best drinks to help lower cholesterol is water Orange 100 percent.
Orange juice without added sugar is drink which is good for overall health, can also provide the nutrients the body needs.
“100 percent orange juice is a naturally sweet drink that’s free of fat and sodium, and loaded with vitamins and minerals,” say the authors The First Time Mom’s Pregnancy Cookbook and Fueling Male Fertility that.
Nutritional content in orange juice by site Healthline among others vitamin C, folate, calcium, potassium, and fiber.
Not only that, according to Manager, this drink can also help people who have high cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Manager also notes that a review and meta-analysis published in Phytotherapy Research found that drinking orange juice daily can lower total cholesterol levels.
“Data has shown that drinking orange juice is 100 percent associated with a reduction in total cholesterol, as well as LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol),” says Manaker. “Plus, these drinks can also increase the ‘good’ HDL cholesterol.”
The review also suggests that there may be a link between grapefruit juice and insulin sensitivity as well, but this has not been fully proven.
So, if you want to drink orange water, choose 100 percent without added sugar or anything else to get health and cholesterol-lowering benefits.
Also read: 7 Reasons Oranges Are Good for Health
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