Apples
Apples are an excellent source of soluble fiber pectins, which help in lowering the amount of LDL cholesterol from the body. Moreover, the polyphenols present in the apples reduce the period of the oxidation of LDL cholesterol in the body, thus preventing the accumulation of this cholesterol in the walls of the arteries. The antioxidants present in apple also reduce the interaction between the free radicals and LDL cholesterol in the area of inflammation of the artery.