Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas Recommends 5 Daily Fiber-Rich Foods to Lower LDL Cholesterol
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Updated · TODAY · Jun 4
Cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas Recommends 5 Daily Fiber-Rich Foods to Lower LDL Cholesterol
2 articles · Updated · TODAY · Jun 4
Summary
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas said five foods she eats daily—oats, chickpeas, arugula, almonds and avocado—can help lower LDL cholesterol naturally and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Fiber is the key mechanism, she said, because soluble fiber binds cholesterol in the digestive tract and helps remove it before it enters circulation.
Adults should aim for 25-38 grams of fiber a day, with breakfast foods such as oatmeal, whole-wheat bread and fruit offering an easy starting point.
Only 5% of Americans get the recommended amount of fiber, according to the National Institutes of Health, underscoring why diet remains a major heart-health gap alongside exercise, weight control and quitting smoking.