One diet slashes cholesterol 35pc in a month

The diet combines food groups including fibre, unsaturated fat and legumes

Millions of people could lower their cholesterol levels as effectively as taking medication with a one-diet, according to experts. The diet combines four food groups, which are each individually known to tackle 'bad' LDL cholesterol.

LDL cholesterol is a waxy substance that can block your arteries, sparking heart disease. 8million people take statins in the UK to control their cholesterol levels.

The Portfolio diet focuses on fibre, unsaturated fats, nuts and legumes. Dr David Jenkins, the diet’s creator and professor of nutritional sciences at Toronto University, said combining the foods work similarly to a financial portfolio – taking multiple approaches to maximise the result, reports MailOnline .

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