Surprising Drinks That Can Naturally Lower Bad Cholesterol

13. Almond Milk (Unsweetened): The Smart Swap

While not actively lowering LDL like some fiber-rich drinks, unsweetened almond milk plays a key role as a heart-healthy replacement. It’s naturally low in saturated fat (a known LDL raiser) and calories, and often fortified with calcium and Vitamin E, an antioxidant. Swapping out higher-fat dairy milk in your cereal, coffee, or smoothies for unsweetened almond milk is a simple dietary shift that contributes to an overall cholesterol-conscious eating pattern, supporting your efforts to maintain healthy lipid levels.

14. Psyllium Husk Mixed in Water: The Soluble Fiber Shot

Get a concentrated dose of LDL-lowering power with psyllium husk, the main ingredient in many fiber supplements like Metamucil. This incredibly fiber-rich husk forms a thick gel in your digestive tract, effectively trapping cholesterol-rich bile acids and preventing their reabsorption, forcing your liver to pull more cholesterol from your blood to make new bile. Stirring a teaspoon or two (follow package directions, start slow!) into a large glass of water daily is a direct, potent way to boost soluble fiber intake specifically targeting cholesterol reduction.