Beans are especially rich in soluble fiber. They also take a while for the body to digest, meaning you feel full for longer after a meal

 Apples, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits. These fruits are rich in pectin, a type of soluble fiber that lowers LDL

 low-calorie vegetables are good sources of soluble fiber

 oats and oat bran, barley and other whole grains can help lower the risk of heart disease, mainly via the soluble fiber they deliver

lowering your cholesterol is having a bowl of oatmeal or cold oat-based cereal like Cheerios for breakfast. It gives you 1 to 2 grams of soluble fiber

liquid vegetable oils such as canola, sunflower, safflower, and others in place of butter, lard, or shortening when cooking or at the table helps lower LDL

Eating soybeans and foods made from them, like tofu and soy milk, was once touted as a powerful way to lower cholesterol

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