Not all cholesterol is bad — the human body needs cholesterol to function properly, however some foods (those high in saturated fat) raise the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. (avocadosfrommexico.com)
Too much saturated fat may increase the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, and it's not just an adult problem. (healthyeating.sfgate.com)
# 5: Green Tea Contains powerful antioxidants, increases metabolism, helps regulate glucose levels, helps regulate blood pressure, reduces bad cholesterol in the blood, improves memory function, and helps with wrinkles and signs of aging. (bulldogbistro.com)