Cholesterol is a huge problem affecting millions in the country due to unhealthy eating habits. High cholesterol adds to the risk of heart disease. However, a simple way to reduce cholesterol levels is by increasing fiber intake. Also, limit your intake of saturated fats, meats, and dairy. Here are six snacks that help battle high cholesterol.

1. Avocado on toast
Avocado contains copious amounts of unsaturated fats that help lower LDL, the bad variant of cholesterol. Just half a fruit contains 5 grams of fiber. Whole grain bread is an excellent alternative to fattening flour toasts. You can garnish with a few drops of lemon juice or sprinkle some fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or cilantro on thin slices of avocado. This snack contains no cholesterol and 7 grams of fiber.

2. Oatmeal and fruits
One breakfast food that can lower cholesterol is oatmeal. It contains soluble fibers, soaks up cholesterol, and moves it out of the body without absorbing it. It is an excellent way to do something healthy for your body early in the morning. Adding fruits to this can also help. It reduces sugar cravings, and most fruits are full of pectin, fiber, and potassium.

3. Tuna in seaweed
Unsaturated fats, like those present in tuna, have a cholesterol-lowering effect. Make a tuna salad from canned fish, olive oil, onions, celery, and any other vegetables you like. Then use nori sheets or thin edible seaweed to make tuna sandwich wraps. You can also add lettuce to the mix. There are 2-3 grams of fiber and 3-4 grams of fats in a tuna sandwich.

4. Guacamole with veggies
Avocado is the main ingredient in this snack that helps fight cholesterol. Add fresh, colorful vegetables as a smart and healthy way of lowering your cholesterol. Mix ripe avocado with chopped onion, finely diced tomato, minced garlic, and a few drops of lime juice. You can add carrots, bell peppers, and pineapples too. There are 11 grams of healthy fats and 6 grams of fiber in this snack.

5. Trail mix
Plain or roasted nuts are beneficial for the heart. Almonds, walnuts, and even peanuts help lower LDL cholesterol. Trail mixes are easy to make at home. Try to include healthy ingredients like apricots, figs, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, pecans, or brazil nuts. And remember to avoid anything that is fried or contains added sugar. In general, an ounce of trail mix has 13 grams of fat and 3 grams of fiber.

6. Roasted chickpeas
Garbanzo beans are tasty and versatile legumes. They are abundant in plant protein and fiber, making them heart-healthy snacks. When roasted, chickpeas become perfectly crisp and crunchy. Spread cooked chickpeas evenly on a paper-lined baking sheet. Spray some olive oil and sprinkle a little salt. Then roast at 400 degrees F or 250 degrees C for about 30 minutes. Half a cup of roasted chickpeas gives you 8 grams of fat and 6 grams of fiber, and absolutely no cholesterol.