Nowadays, people's diets often contain high levels of "three highs" (high fat, high sugar, and high salt), which is very detrimental to lowering blood lipids and protecting cardiovascular health. Nutrition experts believe that people should often eat vegetarian foods to "scrape the grease." The following 9 foods have lipid-lowering and bowel-clearing effects. 1. Oat
It has the effect of lowering cholesterol and blood lipids. Because oats contain rich soluble dietary fiber not found in other grains, this fiber is easily absorbed by the human body and is low in calories. It is beneficial for weight loss and suitable for the dietary therapy needs of patients with heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. 2. Corn
It is rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E, and carotene, and is also rich in fiber. Regular consumption of corn can lower cholesterol and soften blood vessels, and has a supplementary therapeutic effect on cholecystitis, gallstones, and diabetes. 3. Onion and Garlic
Onion contains compounds such as cycloalliin and thioallylamine, which help dissolve blood clots. Onion contains almost no fat, so it can inhibit the increase in cholesterol caused by a high-fat diet and help improve atherosclerosis. Garlic can lower serum total cholesterol, and the secondary metabolite of allicin, methyl propene trisulfide, can prevent thrombosis. 4. Chinese Yam
Its mucoprotein can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system, maintain vascular elasticity, prevent arteriosclerosis, reduce subcutaneous fat deposition, and avoid obesity. Dopamine in Chinese Yam has the function of dilating blood vessels and improving blood circulation. Chinese Yam can also improve human digestive function. If you have indigestion, you can cook Chinese Yam, lotus seeds, and Gordon Euryale with a little sugar to eat. [Chinese Cuisine] 5. Sweet Potato
It has a strong effect in lowering blood cholesterol, maintaining the acid-base balance of the blood, delaying aging, and preventing and fighting cancer. Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber and gelatin-like substances that promote bowel movements, making it a "bowel cleanser." 6. Celery
It contains more dietary fiber, especially components that lower blood pressure, and also has the effect of lowering blood lipids and blood sugar. 7. Red Dates
Eating a lot of them can enhance the body's antioxidant and immune capabilities, and is also very effective in lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides. 8. Hawthorn
It can strengthen and regulate the heart muscle, increase the amplitude of ventricular and atrial movements, and increase coronary blood flow. It can also lower blood cholesterol and promote fat metabolism. 9. Apple
Its pectin has the effect of lowering blood cholesterol. Apples are rich in potassium, which can expel excess sodium salts from the body. Eating an apple every day is beneficial for maintaining blood pressure and blood lipids.