* The Portfolio Diet blends key cholesterol-lowering foods like oats, soy, nuts, and plant sterols * Following this diet can lower bad cholesterol levels by nearly 28 //percent, similar to statin ...

The potential health benefits of garlic include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels and managing blood sugar ...

Pump up the fiber and improve your cholesterol in this high-fiber plan. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD This 30-day plan is set at 1,800 calories, with modifications for 1,500 and 2,000 ...

Oatmeal is a great breakfast idea if you're trying to lower your cholesterol, due to its fiber content. Topping your oatmeal ...

People looking to reduce their cholesterol and improve their heart health might be interested in a hidden gem called the portfolio diet. The portfolio diet is related to the popular and broader ...

The portfolio diet is a plant-based eating pattern developed by David Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., a nutritional sciences professor at the University of Toronto. Instead of eliminating foods, this ...

High cholesterol affects millions of Americans, often without people even realizing that their levels are elevated. High cholesterol can quietly work behind the scenes increasing your risk of serious ...

The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study suggests that eating oats for every meal ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy, fat-like substance found in your body's cells and bloodstream. Your body ...

Eating oats for just a short period of time could have a profound impact on cholesterol levels, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany conducted a trial in ...

Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto, likens healthy eating to smart financial investing. When you build an investment portfolio, “you’re spreading out ...