This versatile, pantry-friendly food can help slash bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol levels can get a little confusing.
Not to mention, certain foods can help and hurt when trying to lower your cholesterol.
What does it all mean?
In short, cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in every cell in your body.
There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
Too much LDL cholesterol can sometimes get stuck in our arteries, turning to plaque.
Whole grains, particularly oats, fall into both of these categories.
One reason oats are the bestcholesterol-lowering foodis because they are high in soluble fiber.
Well, technically any oats would work.
But here atEatingWell, we love oat energy balls for a host of reasons.
They can be made vegan, high-protein, gluten-free or with any flavor additions you choose.
