Oats offer cholesterol-lowering properties, along with other soluble fiber foods such as legumes, lentils, barley, and vegetables and fruits such as apples, pears, plums, oranges and grapefruit. These reduce the fat and cholesterol that enter your body and help eliminate bile salts. Strive to be at your ideal weight. Even a five to 10 pound weight loss can show an improvement in your blood cholesterol. Increase the use of fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant benefits.
Antioxidants protect the arteries of the heart from accumulating plaque.
High doses of beta-carotene remains questionable. Continue eating colorful fruits and vegetables such as sweet potatoes, dark green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, squash and broccoli. Get enough folic acid. Low folic acid levels cause a rise in homocustein, which is a negative factor in heart disease. Researchers recommend 400 micrograms a day.