| |
Cholesterol-lowering
foods
Eating certain foods can actually help lower
your cholesterol.
Soluble fiber
In addition to providing vitamins and nutrients that
you need, some fruits, vegetables, and grains are good
sources of soluble fiber. Five to 10 grams of soluble
fiber may be able to help lower your "bad"
cholesterol (LDL) up to 5%.
Good sources of soluble fiber include oats, certain
fruits (such as oranges and pears), certain vegetables
(such as Brussels sprouts and carrots), and dried peas
and beans. One apple or a half of a cup of oatmeal
contains 1 gram of soluble fiber.
Plant stanols and sterols
Corn, wheat, pine-tree oils, and soybeans contain
substances called stanols and sterols, which have been
shown to work with your body to help lower cholesterol
levels. Today, some margarine products contain stanols
and sterols.
Soy protein
Early studies show that soy protein foods (tofu,
soybeans, soy milk) may help lower your total
cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL) levels when you
use them to replace the foods in your diet that are
high in saturated fat.
Omega-3 fatty acids
While more research is needed, foods high in omega-3
fatty acids (tuna, mackerel, salmon, soybeans, canola
oil, and walnuts) may offer added protection against
heart disease.
CRESTOR has not been shown to prevent heart attacks,
heart disease, or strokes.
By Crestor.com
|