5 Foods to Lower Your Cholesterol
By: Becky Bracken
Published: June 27, 2011

Experts say just a few simple tweaks to your diet can make a big difference in your cholesterol numbers. From soluble fiber to Omega-3s, here are 5 foods to include in your diet to help cut down your cholesterol, plus some recipes for inspiration. 
1. Oatmeal, Oat Bran and other high-fiber foods 
>>Oatmeal Recipes from Foodists 
2. Fish with Omega-3 fatty acids including: Mackerel, Lake Trout, Herring, Sardines, Albacore Tuna, Salmon and Halibut 
>>Halibut Recipes from Foodista 
3. Walnuts, Almonds and Other Nuts 
>>Almond Recipes from Foodista 
4. Olive Oil 
>>Olive Oil Recipes from Foodista 
5. Foods fortified with serols or stanols 
>>More About Sterols and Stanols