Cholesterol-lowering foods
Eating certain foods can actually help lower your cholesterol.
Soluble fiber
In addition to providing vitamins and nutrients that you need, some fruits, vegetables, and grains are good sources of soluble fiber. Five to 10 grams of soluble fiber may be able to help lower your "bad" cholesterol (LDL) up to 5%.
Good sources of soluble fiber include oats, certain fruits (such as oranges and pears), certain vegetables (such as Brussels sprouts and carrots), and dried peas and beans. One apple or a half of a cup of oatmeal contains 1 gram of soluble fiber.
Plant stanols and sterols
Corn, wheat, pine-tree oils, and soybeans contain substances called stanols and sterols, which have been shown to work with your body to help lower cholesterol levels. Today, some margarine products contain stanols and sterols.
Soy protein
Early studies show that soy protein foods (tofu, soybeans, soy milk) may help lower your total cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL) levels when you use them to replace the foods in your diet that are high in saturated fat.
Omega-3 fatty acids
While more research is needed, foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (tuna, mackerel, salmon, soybeans, canola oil, and walnuts) may offer added protection against heart disease.
CRESTOR has not been shown to prevent heart attacks, heart disease, or strokes.
By Crestor.com
http://www.crestor.com/c/diet/foods.asp
