Add these heart-healthy staples to your shopping list before your next grocery store run.
Theyre also one of the best foods for lowering cholesterol levels, thanks to their highsoluble fibercontent.
Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the small intestine and prevents it from being absorbed into the bloodstream.
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When it comes to shopping for oats,no one typeis better than another.
Avocados
These creamy green fruits are packed full of healthy fats, fiber and even a little protein.
One avocado has about 13.5 grams of fibernearly half the daily recommended amount for adults.
Eating avocados daily has been shown to improve LDL cholesterol levels.Sounds expensive?
Even just weekly consumption of avocados has been linked with a reduced risk of heart disease.
Theres no shortage ofways to include more avocadosin your weekly meals.
Nuts are incredibly versatile.
What Are Optimal Cholesterol Levels?
Of course, diet is just one piece of the puzzle.
Unsure of what your cholesterol levels are?
A great place to start is by making an appointment with your doctor to find out!
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