Oats - The cholesterol-buster

Quaker Instant Oatmeal 

A cup of Quaker Instant Oatmeal is what I consume without fail every morning. Regular consumption of oatmeal lowers total cholesterol as well as LDL cholesterol (bad) without adversely affecting LDL cholesterol (good). Furthermore, it can reduce inflammation, one of the first signs of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). 

 Oats are rich in soluble fibre - beta-glucan. Beta-glucan increases the excretion of bile from the gall bladder into the small intestine. This, in turn, stimulates the body to produce more bile to pull cholesterol out of the blood. 

 Oats and other oat-based foods can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and they contain antioxidant compounds that help keep the heart healthy. Make Oats part of your balanced diet because you will also find all the vital substances in them: protein, fat, carbohydrate, fibre, vitamins, and minerals like iron, magnesium, sodium and zinc.