As many healthy foods, some herbal teas may assist in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol is a type of fat and whilst needed for the body,an excess amount of it can cause many health problems, such as heart disease. They are proteins, responsible for transporting cholesterol around in the blood. There are two main types of cholesterols, the High-Density Lipids (HDL) and Low-Density Lipids (LDL). HDL is known as the healthy cholesterol (the good kind). HDL helps to keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries by transporting cholesterol from the arteries back to the liver for disposal. LDL known as the unhealthy cholesterol (the bad kind) is the main cause for cholesterol blockage and build-up.
Research suggesting that herbal teas lower LDL may take some time but the results can be promising. You may not see the effects of the tea on your cholesterol for weeks or months, but some claim that they noticed a drop in blood sugar in less than an hour. Changing the cholesterol is mostly about changing the lifestyle. Fortunately, these teas can certainly be a healthy addition to your day.
Gu-Lan Tea
#Fat Blocking #Cholesterol
Gu-Lan tea is rich in gypenosides (GPs) which has been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and assist increase HDL cholesterol. It is a highly recommended addition into your cholesterol diet. It may also help decrease the absorption of fats in the stomach and assist in inhibiting the increase in insulin levels. (Caffeine free.)
Guide: 1 cup after each major meal.
Okinawan Tea
#Longevity #Cholesterol #Diet
From the land of longevity, Okinawan tea is also rich in gypenosides (GPs) and catechins that may assist in the maintenance healthy cholesterol levels and boosting metabolism. It has also been shown to be beneficial to people living with diabetes. (Caffeine: 20% of a cup of green tea.)
Guide: 1 - 2 cups daily throughout the day.
Du's Tea
#Blood Pressure #Cholesterol
Du's tea is suitable for those who are looking for a healthy cholesterol diet plan with an added benefit of healthy blood pressure. (Caffeine free)
Guide: 2 - 3 cups daily throughout the day.
Wu-Long Tea
#Diet #Energy Boosting #Cholesterol
Wu-Long tea is rich in catechins. It assists your weight loss plan by boosting your body’s ability to metabolise lipids (fat). This tea is also rich in gypenosides (GPs), which help lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and assist increases HDL cholesterol. Wu-Long tea is suitable for those who are in a weight loss plan but also have concern on cholesterol levels. (Caffeine: 33% of a cup of green tea. )
Guide: 1 - 2 cups daily throughout the day.
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