“Still, try not to overindulge as dark chocolate does contain saturated fat so perhaps a few squares instead of a whole bar. For more flavanols, try berries, nuts, grapes,” said the expert.
However, Ms Hope doesn’t think that chocolate offers the best mechanism for reducing cholesterol and recommended eating the treat “in moderation”.
Cinnamon
While cinnamon, similarly to dark chocolate, doesn’t come with a certain answer when it comes to lowering cholesterol, some evidence suggests that the sweet spice can do the trick.
A review of 10 trials, in the journal Annals of Family Medicine, found that taking cinnamon daily “significantly” lowered cholesterol levels in about four to 18 weeks.
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