Cholesterol-Fighting Tricks That Take Less Than 60 Seconds a Day

31. Use Miso Paste in Dressings (Fermented Enzyme Boost)

Miso paste, a fermented soybean paste, contains beneficial enzymes and compounds created during the fermentation process. Whisk a small spoonful of miso into your salad dressing or vegetable marinade. Beyond adding umami flavor, the enzymes and isoflavones from the miso may help improve gut health and aid the metabolism of fats in the liver. Using this traditional, flavorful paste is a sophisticated, quick tweak that leverages fermentation science to support your body’s internal fat-processing efficiency.

32. Drink an Ice Water Shot Post-Meal (Bile Flush)

Make a habit of quickly sipping 3-4 ounces of cold ice water immediately after finishing a meal containing fats. While the primary effect is hydration, the sudden introduction of cold fluid can cause a mild, rapid contraction in the biliary tract, encouraging a slight bile flush. Since bile contains cholesterol (which the body wants to eliminate), this quick physical stimulus helps promote the faster movement of bile and digestion, ensuring fats and cholesterol-laden bile acids are more efficiently moved out of the gut before reabsorption occurs.