5 foods to lower cholesterol that a cardiologist eats every day (opens original article in a new tab)

A cardiologist recommends five fiber-rich foods to lower cholesterol, emphasizing the importance of soluble fiber in reducing LDL cholesterol levels.

• Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas suggests eating fiber-rich foods to lower cholesterol.
• Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the digestive system and helps remove it from the body.
• Only 5% of Americans consume the recommended amount of fiber, according to the NIH.