Cholesterol-lowering Melon And Banana Smoothie

This delicious banana and melon cholesterol-lowering smoothie can help balance your cholesterol levels, improving your overall health and sense of well-being.

Natural fruit smoothies are a great option for lowering your cholesterol levels. All foods rich in carotene, vitamin C, antioxidants, zinc and fiber are undoubtedly very good for this.

If you combine this cholesterol-lowering smoothie with a healthy and balanced diet, as well as lead an active life and get enough exercise, the results of your next blood test will hopefully be better too.

Ready to give this delicious smoothie a try?

The cholesterol-lowering properties of melon

The components of all melons are said to be good for your health in general:

• Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can help improve heart health. The vitamin is good for body tissue, keeps the veins and arteries flexible and prevents the build-up of plaque.
• Cantaloupe also contains beta-carotene, a natural type of antioxidant that improves and speeds up cellular metabolism.

• Finally, melon is also rich in potassium. Potassium is very important for heart health. Getting enough potassium will lower your blood pressure and make foods rich in sodium better processed.

The cholesterol-lowering properties of banana

Some people doubt whether bananas are good or bad for their cholesterol levels. As with most foods, bananas are all about incorporating the fruit into your diet properly, without eating too much or too little.

It seems that small-scale research has indeed shown that bananas have a cholesterol-lowering effect. However, that effect would be rather on the limited side. You are not supposed to eat 5 kilos of bananas!

Yet this fact makes this delicious fruit a healthy, complementary treatment for people with high cholesterol.

How do you make this cholesterol-lowering smoothie?

In this natural cholesterol-lowering smoothie we combine melon with banana. If bananas are quite difficult for you to digest, you can also replace this ingredient with grapes or an apple.

By also sprinkling a little cinnamon on this smoothie, you get another great ingredient to lower your cholesterol levels.

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 2 cups melon (whichever kind you want) (150 grams)
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (5 grams)

Instructions

This melon and banana smoothie can be made in under five minutes. All you have to do is stock up on the right ingredients.

It is important that the melon and banana are not too ripe. When these fruits are too ripe, they contain a lot of sugar, which can be negative and can even make the fruits difficult to digest.

• First, cut the melon in half. Remove the seeds and cut the melon into pieces.
• Peel the banana and cut it into three pieces.
• Put the banana and the melon together in the blender. Mix the ingredients for a few minutes. Then add a glass of water to make the smoothie less thick.
• Once the smoothie is ready, pour it into your favorite glass and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top. Remember that this spice is not only delicious, but also great for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Make this delicious cholesterol-lowering melon and banana smoothie twice a week  and always use the melon that is in season at that time.

We reiterate that you need to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise to effectively lower your cholesterol. If in doubt, consult your doctor.