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The New Low-Cholesterol Diet

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Lower Cholesterol

  • Soluble Fiber is Key
    Eat oatmeal in the morning instead of eggs or pastry.
  • Add Plant Sterols
    Look for milk, margarine, or cereal with plant sterols, which can lower cholesterol up to 15%.
  • Buy Flaxseed
    Grind 3 teaspoons of flaxseed in your food to get 10 grams of fiber.

Lower Cholesterol...Naturally

4 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods
4 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods
Want a diet to help you lower your cholesterol? These high-power foods may be just what you need to help lower cholesterol...naturally.

Lower Cholesterol: 5 Foods to Choose

The New Low Cholesterol Diet Oatmeal and Oat Bran
Oats: They're Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
Packed with soluble fiber, oats can bring down bad LDL cholesterol. Get tips for adding more of this versatile food to your daily diet.
The New Low Cholesterol Diet Nuts
Nuts: How to Nibble Your Way to Lower Cholesterol
Nuts aren't just for holidays anymore. Key nuts can help you lower cholesterol. Which nuts should be part of your cholesterol-lowering diet?
The New Low Cholesterol Diet Plant Sterols
Plant Sterols & Stanols: How to Get the Buttery Benefits
Eating sterol and stanol-containing foods is an easy way to lower LDL cholesterol. But what are they, and how do you add them to a healthy diet?
The New Low Cholesterol Diet Fatty Fish
Fish: Unlock the Power of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Help your heart: Unlock the tasty, healthy benefits of tuna, salmon, and other omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish. These simple tips show you how.
The New Low Cholesterol Diet Soy
Soy: 8 Tips to Unlock the Power of Soy Protein
ersatile soy just may lower bad fats floating in your bloodstream. Add soy to your cholesterol-lowering diet with these simple tips.
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Cholesterol Glossary

  • Dietary fiber - The parts of plants that your body can't digest. If eaten regularly, fiber such as oats, pectin, and psyllium reduces serum and LDL cholesterol.
  • HDL Cholesterol - The "good" cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol helps your body remove "bad" cholesterol from your arteries.
  • LDL Cholesterol - The "bad" cholesterol, LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol tends to be deposited in artery walls.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids - A good-for-you polyunsaturated fat found in some fish and vegetables (salmon, flax seed, soybean, English walnuts, and canola oil).
  • Plant sterols - Found in plant foods, isolated from soybean and tall pine tree oils, they lower LDL "bad" cholesterol levels.

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