Citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries and kiwis are rich in Vitamin C, while leafy green vegetables, carrots, peaches and apricots are rich in beta carotene. Vitamin E can be obtained from vegetable oils, nuts and seeds. If cholesterol levels are high, a daily supplement of Vitamin E is important. As for soya lecithin, studies show that it reduces cholesterol levels considerably. Diet therapy usually works best on those with the worst lipid profiles.
Variety is the name of the game.
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