I. Oats: Contain extremely rich linoleic acid and abundant saponins, which can lower serum cholesterol and triglycerides.
II. Corn: Rich in calcium, selenium, lecithin, vitamin E, etc., it has the effect of lowering serum cholesterol.
III. Kelp: Rich in taurine, it can lower cholesterol in the blood and bile; the dietary fiber alginic acid can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol and promote its excretion.
IV. Garlic: Contains a mixture of sulfur compounds, which can reduce blood cholesterol, prevent thrombus formation, and help increase the content of high-density lipoprotein.
V. Apple: Rich in potassium, it can expel excess potassium salts from the body and maintain normal blood pressure.
VI. Milk: Due to its high calcium content, it can inhibit the activity of cholesterol synthase in the human body, thereby reducing the absorption of cholesterol.
VII. Onion: The diallyl disulfide and sulfur-containing amino acids it contains not only have a bactericidal function but can also lower blood lipids and prevent arteriosclerosis; it can activate the active components of fibrin, which can effectively prevent the formation of thrombi in blood vessels; prostaglandin A also has a good blood pressure-lowering effect on the human body.
VIII. Sweet Potato: Can neutralize the excess acid produced in the body from excessive consumption of meat and eggs, maintaining the body's acid-base balance. Sweet potatoes contain a lot of dietary fiber, which can absorb more water in the gastrointestinal tract, lubricate the digestive tract, have a laxative effect, and can expel excess fat, sugar, and toxins from the intestines, playing a role in lowering lipids.
In addition, carrots, peanuts, sunflower seeds, hawthorn, figs, etc., can also have a lipid-lowering effect, and patients with fatty liver may often choose to eat them.