How to Lower LDL Cholesterol - Step 2

As we covered in Lower LDL Cholesterol Diet – Step 1, LDL (bad) cholesterol levels should be less than 130 mg/dl and ideally less than 100 mg/dl.

Here is the second of four options for lower LDL cholesterol diet:

Soluble Fiber

Increase dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber. Eat 25-35 grams of fiber daily and of this at least 15 grams should be soluble fiber. Research has shown that for every 1-2 grams of daily soluble fiber intake, LDL (bad) cholesterol is lowered 1%.

Sources of soluble fiber include:
Oat and oat bran
Legumes (dried beans and peas)
Nuts
Barley, rye
Flaxseed
Fruits (i.e. oranges, apples, prunes, plums, berries)
Vegetables (i.e. carrots, broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions)
Psyllium husk

Learn more here about how to lower cholesterol with soluble fiber here.

Lower LDL Cholesterol Diet – Step 3

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps