11 Magical Foods To Lower Cholesterol

8. Foods Fortified With Sterols And Stanols

Sterols and stanols extracted from plants restrain the body's ability to absorb cholesterol from food. Companies are adding them to foods ranging from margarine and granola bars to orange juice and chocolate. They're also available as supplements. Getting 2 grams of plant sterols or stanols a day can lower LDL cholesterol by about 10%.