I would go to a tried and true website that is very trustworthy--the Mayo Clinic. Here's a link to their site and their suggestions for foods to lower your cholesterol: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/CL00002
I know that some foods do lower your cholesterol. I know about oatmeal, and about whole grain foods like cheerios. www.boston.com/.../health/articles/2011/08/29/what_you_can_eat_to_���lower_your_���cholesterol
First, make sure you are aiming to lower your LDL levels, as HDL is a good cholesterol your body needs. Foods high in fiber, omaga 3 (fish), nuts, blueberries, avacodo, olives, live active culture yogurts etc. Pistachios are particularly good at significantly lowering the bad cholesterol.
You can lower your cholesterol pretty easily by eating foods that are high in whole grains, and low in sodium. Try this website for more information. cholesterol.emedtv.com/���cholesterol/���low-cholesterol-foods.html
Foods that can help you lower your cholesterol include oatmeal, fish, nuts, whole grain foods, beans, whole fruit, garlic, and papaya. So yes it is true foods can help lower your cholesterol.
Cholesterol can be lowered naturally by modifying your diet to include low cholesterol foods such as whole grains, fruit, vegetables and lean meats. Cholesterol rich foods such as dairy, red meats and egg yolks should be limited. Exercise can help lower your cholesterol too.
A diet rich in lean meats, vegetables, fruits and whole grains help lower cholesterol. The American Heart Association is a great place to get more information about foods and lifestyle changes that help lower cholesterol. You can visit them at www.heart.org.
There are many foods that can help lower bad cholesterol. Mostly because having a high cholesterol is a major health concern. Honey Nut cheerios has been proven to help lower cholesterol. Nuts, and foods that have whole grain in them also help. There are more examples in the link below. http://foodsthatlowercholesterol.org/foods-that-lower-cholesterol-part-1/
The best foods to lower bad cholesterol include foods high in fiber such as oatmeal or bran, fish high in omega threes such as salmon and walnuts or other nuts.
Healthy cholesterol is vital to our health. On these websites are lists of foods to help lower your cholesterol. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/CL00002 http://www.laurelonhealthfood.com/2007/08/14-foods-that-lower-cholesterol/
Some breakfast food that can help lower cholesterol are cereal with low fat milk, oats, waffles, fruits and juice. Find out more information on this site http://www.dietforum.com/foods-lower-cholesterol.htm.
I am surprised that your doctor did not recommend any specific foods. I would ask your doctor, because your doctor knows your body more specifically, and may have very personal beneficial information. Otherwise websites like high-cholesterol-rx-treatment.com have lists of what foods will help lower your cholesterol.
There are several foods you can eat that will directly lower your cholesterol. Mainly I know you can eat Oatmeal, and Cheerios. www.mayoclinic.com/health/���cholesterol/���CL00002