1. Garlic

Commonly used in Indian cooking, garlic has been known for its health enhancing properties. Garlic is made up of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and organosulfur compounds such as allicin, ajoene, s-allylcysteine, s-ethylcysteine, and diallylsulfide. These sulphur compounds are said to be the active ingredients that lend therapeutic properties to garlic. A number of scientific studies have proven garlic to be effective in reducing remnant and LDL cholesterol significantly. Consuming 1/2 to 1 garlic clove daily could reduce your cholesterol level by up to 9%. 

2. Green Tea

The most consumed liquid after water is green tea, which is a rich source of polyphenols. These compounds provide immense health benefits to the human body. Green tea has the highest concentration of polyphenols associated with not only lowering remnant and LDL Cholesterol but also increasing HDL cholesterol. A population based study showed that men who drank green tea had lower cholesterol levels as compared to those who didn’t. Two to three cups of green tea is all you need.


3. Coriander Seeds

The humble dhaniya seeds have been used in Ayurveda for a number of ailments. Among the long list, lowering bad cholesterol is one of them. Coriander seeds have numerous key vitamins like folic acid, vitamin A and beta-carotene, and most importantly, vitamin C.

4. Fenugreek Seeds

Methi seeds, as they are known to us, have been used as a popular culinary spice, flavouring agent and a medicinal plant since time immemorial. Methi seeds are rich in vitamin E and possess antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Saponins found in fenugreek help remove cholesterol from the body and its fibre helps reduce the synthesis in the liver. Half to 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds daily is recommended.

Half to one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds daily is recommended.
 
5. Amla

It is one of the richest sources of vitamin C and phenolic compounds in addition to minerals and amino acids. The fruit of amla has been used in Ayurveda as a rasayan for the treatment of various diseases. A study published in the Indian journal of Pharmacology, compared the effect of cholesterol lowering drugs against amla. Daily intake of amla not only reduces remnant and bad cholesterol levels but also reduces the damage due to oxidation. One to two amla fruits can be consumed daily.