Cutting down on “bad” cholesterol food could prove a simple way to beat Alzheimer’s disease.
Raised levels of unhealthy LDL cholesterol not only contribute to heart disease but Alzheimer’s.
Foods containing LDL cholesterol include:
• Fatty processed meat products, such as sausages, salami and deep-fried fast foods
• Commercially prepared baked goods, such as processed cake, biscuits, pies and pastries
LDL cholesterol is also found in fatty meats and high-fat dairy products, so it’s best to choose lean meat and low-fat dairy options, unless you have been advised to avoid them altogether because tests show you already have high LDL cholesterol in your blood.
While LDL cholesterol has a harmful effect, HDL cholesterol is healthy; eating these foods may have a major impact in protecting against Alzheimer’s and heart disease, say scientists.
Good sources of HDL cholesterol include:
• Oats
• Salmon and fatty fish
• Nuts
• Beans
• Tea
• Spinach
• Avocado
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Dark chocolate
• Red wine
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