30, 2024
Don’t think a heart-healthy diet can be delicious?
These low-cholesterol snacks will change your mind.
What are low-cholesterol snacks?
Low-cholesterol snacks include foods that are known to improve your bodys cholesterol levels.
Other plant foods like fruits and vegetables help your body block cholesterol from being absorbed.
(By the way, these are some of theworst foods for your cholesterol.)
To make your own low-cholesterol snack list, focus on fruits and vegetables, whole grains and plant-based proteins.
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The healthy fats in avocados lower bad cholesterol levels and satisfy your snack craving.
One serving of homemade guacamole packs 90 calories, 8 grams of plant-based fat and 0 cholesterol.
Scoop it up with baby carrots instead of tortilla chips.
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The fiber and healthy fats will also keep you full until dinner.
Youll also want to try theseheart-healthy snacks.
Crispy Kale Chips
Sticking to a heart-healthy diet doesnt have to mean saying goodbye to crispy chips.
Make your own with antioxidant-rich kale.
This recipe is bursting with flavor thanks to Old Bay seasoning.
Ten kale chips contain about 120 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein.
Lightly Salted Almond Snack Pack
A months worth of low-cholesterol snacks for less than $15?
Each pack contains 100 calories and 3 grams of fiber.
The nuts in this yummy broccoli slaw will also help lower cholesterol.
These are some of thehealthiest snacks you could buy.
Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad
Looking for a snack with a little more spice?
Our Chipotle Lime Avocado Salad is a quick and refreshing heart-healthy snack.
One serving has 191 calories, 11 grams of healthy fats and 0 cholesterol.
If youre looking for a dinner salad, browse this list ofhealthy main dish salad recipes.
The nuts and seeds are linked with lower cholesterol levels; the fruit and dark chocolate add heart-healthy antioxidants.
Fruit Smoothie with Almond Milk
Craving something sweet in the afternoon?
Toss some frozen berries, sliced banana and almond milk in the blender for a creamy 4 p.m. treat.
The healthy fats from the almond milk and antioxidants from the berries can lower LDL cholesterol.
A cup of this simple smoothie contains about 162 calories.
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Each serving contains 140 calories and six grams of fat.
You wont get bored munching on this snack any time soon!
Try theseindulgent healthy snacksinstead of that chocolate bar.
One serving of dip with a cup of celery sticks is about 250 calories.
One serving contains 110 calories, 3 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber.
Its sweet and tart while providing a powerful punch of antioxidants.
The berries work double-duty as they both lower LDL cholesterol while helping raise HDL (good) cholesterol.
One serving contains about 93 calories and 0 cholesterol.
Berry Breakfast Parfaits
Stomach growling before lunch?
One parfait contains 304 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0 cholesterol and 17 grams of protein.
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Beanitos Chips
Missing your old friend potato chips?
Ease the pain with the healthier (and more flavorful) version ofBeanitos chips.
Theyre made from black beans and are a rich source of fiber and plant-based protein.
Oh, and they taste like salty, crispy tortilla chips!
One serving has 130 calories and 7 grams of fat.
Use natural peanut butter to avoid extra sweeteners and high fructose corn syrup.
A cup of Ants on a Log clocks about 324 calories.
One serving contains just 58 calories, 4 grams of fat and 0 cholesterol.
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Serve with an oil-based ranch dressing like this one fromPrimal Kitchenfor a burst of healthy plant-based fats.
Learnhow to make healthy saladdressing at home, too.
Chewy Granola Bars
When it comes to cholesterol-lowering foods, oatmeal takes the (plant-based) cake.
Make a batch over the weekend to keep on hand for snacking emergencies throughout the week.
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Whole grain toast is high in fiber to lower your total cholesterol level.
Eating nuts like almonds has been proven to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Instead of sugary jam, add fresh strawberries for a satisfying snack with about 218 calories per slice.
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Black Bean Salsa
Another fiber powerhouse food to add to your snack routine is black beans.
Theyre rich in soluble fiber to lower cholesterol and take a long time for your body to digest.
This means that theyll keep you full, which can be helpful for weight loss as well.
One serving of this version has just 70 calories and 0 cholesterol.
EachKind barcontains 180 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein.
Enjoy one on its own or break it up over a cup of fat-free Greek yogurt.
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