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"Portfolio" beats low-fat diet for lowering cholesterol - Harvard Health Publications

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When it comes to lowering cholesterol, a "portfolio" diet that includes cholesterol-lowering foods is better. In a head-to-head trial, the portfolio approach lowered harmful LDL by 13%, compared to a 3% reduction for a traditional low-fat diet. Elements of the portfolio diet included a daily handful of nuts; two teaspoons of margarine enriched with plant sterols; two servings of foods rich in soluble fiber, such as oatmeal, psyllium-enriched cereals, barley, and vegetables such as okra

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Tags: Cholesterol, Diet and Nutrition, Low-Fat Diet, Fiber, Healthy Living

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