This Heart-Healthy Drink Is Your Way To Lower Cholesterol Levels

Experts say that high cholesterol remains a concern in the Philippines, with 1 out of 2 Filipino adults having borderline to high levels of bad cholesterol¹. What most people don’t realize is that heart disease can begin as early as your 30s—even if you don’t feel the symptoms right away. This data proves that managing heart health is important before it is too late, given that high cholesterol is a reality even among the young.

Thankfully, there is growing awareness and action to address this health issue. The increasing focus on heart-healthy lifestyles and preventive measures is encouraging.

Understanding cholesterol is key. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), the "good" cholesterol, helps the liver manage cholesterol levels, while low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol, contributes to heart disease. Differentiating between them is crucial for better heart health.

The benefits of Reducol^TM in your diet
Diet plays an integral role in managing cholesterol. Reducol^TM, a unique blend of phytosterols and phytostanols which can be found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and legumes. It is also proven that Reducol^TM blocks cholesterol absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, helping regulate cholesterol levels².

Reducol^TM is one of the primary ingredients in Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart. The beverage is made from 100% freshly squeezed pineapple juice fortified with Reducol^TM to help lower cholesterol in as early as four weeks. Del Monte Heart Smart also has no added sugar.

Lifestyle choices
Those looking to lower cholesterol further would benefit from combining certain lifestyle choices with Reducol^TM. Physical activity, even as little as 30 minutes a day, five times a week, can improve heart health. Routines can be as simple as brisk walking and jogging or as complex as swimming and weightlifting.

Monitoring one’s cholesterol levels through a lipid profile test may also review the risk of heart disease. Adults are advised to check their cholesterol every five years. Men 35 years old and above and women aged 20 to 45 are highly recommended to take a lipid profile test, especially if they are at risk for cardiovascular diseases.

Fight high cholesterol today
Clinical studies have shown that two glasses of Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart with Reducol^TM per day can help lower cholesterol levels. This, together with a proper diet, regular workouts, and cholesterol awareness, may lower one’s cholesterol and allow for a healthier, more productive life.

Everyone can enjoy Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart, but pregnant and breastfeeding women, children below five years old, and those with diabetes must consult with a healthcare professional before adding Reducol^TM to their diet.

Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart is available in a 220mL Can and 1 Liter Tetra Pack in all leading supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide. The product is also available at Del Monte’s e-commerce shops in Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Drink smart for your heart! Include regular exercise, a healthy diet, and Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart into your daily routine. For more information, visit Kitchenomics.com.

¹Food and Nutrition Research Institute 2013 National Nutrition Survey (NNS)
²ReducolTM Phytosterol and Phytostanol Blend. (n.d.). In www.ashland.com. https://www.ashland.com/file_source/Ashland/Documents/Reducol%20Sell%20Sheet.pdf

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