May a bowl of oatmeal help lower your cholesterol? What about a few walnuts or possibly a baked potato topped with some heart-healthy margarine?



Soluble fiber may reduce steadily the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. Five to 10 grams or more of dietary fiber each day reduces your total and LDL cholesterol. Consuming 1 1/2 glasses of cooked oatmeal provides 6 grams of fibre. If you add fruit, including bananas, you'll add about 4 more grams of fibre. …



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