So you wanna get rid of those holiday pounds you gained, eh? Well, shedding them off is just half of the battle. Keeping them off is the other -- and more difficult -- half of it.

Of course we already all know the risks of not eating healthy. Cholesterol would be one of the major villains we would certainly meet along the way, and we all know this could give us a whole lot of complications, like heart problems. According to the American Heart Association, there is actually an option for you to reduce cholesterol in your body the natural way. Of course, saying it is much easier than actually doing it.

But just in case you get interested, or more importantly, just in case you develop that determination to eat healthy, here's some of the foods that can be sure to help you fight off cholesterol. Shitake mushrooms rank first among the list of top ten cholesterol-fighting foods, followed by walnuts and uncooked soy.

Blueberries, salmon, garlic, avocado, black beans, apples and dark green leafy vegetables all follow suit. So, if you want to find out more about the benefits of eating these stuff, just head on to the Read link below.