Foods That Lower Cholesterol
Foods that lower cholesterol include those containing plant sterols, plant stanols, or soluble fiber -- such as kidney beans, prunes, and pears. Foods that lower cholesterol can also be fortified with plant sterols or stanols to help block absorption of dietary cholesterol. Foods containing soy protein were once thought to be foods that lower cholesterol. Recent research, however, has shown this not to be the case.
Foods That Lower Cholesterol: An Introduction
Cholesterol research has shown there to be certain foods that
lower cholesterol. Foods that lower cholesterol include those containing at least one of the following:
Up until recently, foods containing soy protein were thought to lower cholesterol; however, recent cholesterol research has shown this not to be the case.
While not considered foods that lower cholesterol, there are a number of foods that do reduce the chances of developing
heart disease.
(Click Heart Healthy Foods for more information on foods -- such as almonds, walnuts, garlic, and certain types of fish -- that may reduce the chances of heart disease.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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