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Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers
Walnuts, almonds and other nuts
Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods
Fish and omega-3 fatty acids
Almonds and other nuts
Avocados
Olive oil
Foods with added plant sterols or stanols
Whey protein
Other changes to your diet
Content
Eat more fiber
Choose healthy fats
Add omega-3 foods
Pick whole grains
Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables
Try plant proteins
Limit foods that raise cholesterol
Build healthy eating habits
Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods
Fish and omega-3 fatty acids
Almonds and other nuts
Avocados
Olive oil
Foods with added plant sterols or stanols
Whey protein
Other changes to your diet
Content
Eat more fiber
Choose healthy fats
Add omega-3 foods
Pick whole grains
Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables
Try plant proteins
Limit foods that raise cholesterol
Build healthy eating habits
Walnuts, almonds and other nuts
Walnuts, almonds and other tree nuts can improve blood cholesterol. Rich in mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy.
Eating about a handful (1.5 ounces, or 42.5 grams) a day of most nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachio nuts and walnuts, may reduce your risk of heart disease. Make sure the nuts you eat aren't salted or coated with sugar.
All nuts are high in calories, so a handful will do. To avoid eating too many nuts and gaining weight, replace foods high in saturated fat with nuts. For example, instead of using cheese, meat or croutons in your salad, add a handful of walnuts or almonds.
