Editor’s note: Eating your Cheerios? According to our friends at email tip provider Vital Juice Daily, oats, and other foods, are good for helping to reduce cholesterol.

I’ve heard through ads that Cheerios helps reduce cholesterol. Are there any other foods that may help reduce cholesterol counts?

- Cindy

Dear Cindy,

There are foods that can help reduce your cholesterol counts! Here’s a roadmap on how to work these smart foods into your diet:

Start your day with oatmeal. The soluble fiber in oatmeal reduces your LDL (aka “bad” cholesterol) because it inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in your stomach. Five to 10 grams of soluble fiber a day can decrease your LDL cholesterol by 5%. So check the label on your oatmeal and make sure its high in soluble fiber. Cold cereals made with oat bran can also help reduce your cholesterol, but make sure they have 5g or more of soluble fiber per serving. While Cheerios are made with whole grain oats you need at least 2 cups daily to meet your requirements. There are other cold cereals out there higher in soluble fiber.

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