Heart-Healthy Nutrients: Fiber, Sterols, and Stanols Explained
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A WebMD slideshow-style article outlining key nutrients and foods that support heart health, including soluble fiber (from oatmeal, bran, beans, barley), and sterols/stanols (from almonds, peanuts, olive oil, Brussels sprouts, and fortified foods like margarine and orange juice). The piece explains how these nutrients help lower LDL cholesterol and block cholesterol absorption.
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· 3 pulledThey've got soluble fiber, which helps lower your LDL 'bad' cholesterol.
They block your body from absorbing cholesterol.
You can also get it as a supplement, like psyllium, but a diet that's got lots of fiber is best.
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