4 healthy recipes for high cholesterol

Cholesterol is a type of fatty substance (lipid) present in all cells of the human body and that performs essential functions, such as the production of hormones (estrogen, testosterone and cortisol), vitamin D and the formation of the cell membrane.

However, when there is a high concentration of cholesterol in the body, it can build up in artery walls and contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. To prevent this from happening, it is important for the individual to maintain a healthy routine with a balanced diet. Thinking about it, we separate 4 healthy recipes for those with high cholesterol, check it out:

Guacamole

Ingredients

• 1 avocado
• 1 lemon juice
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 seedless tomatoes
• 1 girl finger pepper
• ½ bunch coriander leaves
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• salt to taste

Method of preparation

Take the avocado, remove the skin and the pit, put the pulp in a bowl and mash it with a fork, leaving just a few pieces. Done that, book. Cut the tomatoes, preferably into very small cubes, and use the opportunity to also chop the cilantro. Open the pepper and remove the white seeds and chop into small pieces. Then mix the chopped ingredients with the avocado and drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil and salt. After that, just taste it.

Quinoa salad with vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cup of cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cucumber cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup grated carrot tea
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 lemon juice
• Olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method of preparation

In a bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and parsley. Season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Mix well and salad it is now ready for consumption.

oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed banana tea
• 1 teaspoon chemical baking powder
• 1 cup finely rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Cinnamon powder to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped Brazil nuts
• Coconut oil for greasing

Method of preparation

In a bowl, mix the oat, coconut oil, mashed banana, yeast, cinnamon and Brazil nuts. Then mix until you form a uniform mass. Place portions of the dough in a greased baking dish with coconut oil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes or until they are very dry. Carefully remove from the oven and serve.

Baked salmon with vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 zucchini cut into thin slices
• 1 carrot cut into thin rounds
• 1 red onion cut into thin slices
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method of preparation

In a bowl, season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and set aside. In a baking dish, place the zucchini, the carrot, onion and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and mix well. Place the salmon fillets over the vegetables. Take to preheated oven at 200°C for about 25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked. Serve next.