From mixed nuts to frozen salmon to guacamole, these foods are convenient, tasty and heart-healthy.
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Ten percent of American adults have high cholesterol.
Many require minimal prep work and can be incorporated throughout your day to support heart health.
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They contain a tasty blend of cashews, almonds, pistachios and pecans.
And theyre chock-full of heart-healthy fats, fiber and plant protein.
Kirkland Signature Whole Grain Rolled Oats
Oatsare our No.
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1 favorite food for lowering cholesterol.
That, in turn, impairs your bodys ability to synthesize cholesterol.
Kirkland Signature Whole Grain Rolled Oatshave one simple ingredient: Oats.
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This whole grain delivers 5 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per serving.
Theyre a breeze formaking overnight oats, adding to smoothies or, of course, hot cereal.
Add mixed nuts to any of these oat-based dishes for even more cholesterol-lowering action.
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Goya Black Beans
Pulses, includingblack beans, are packed with cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber.
But thats just the beginning.
Plus, they require no cooking, so they’re a lifesaver on busy weeknights.
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Theres another bonus to keepingKirkland Signature Frozen Farmed Atlantic Salmonon hand.
The fillets are individually packaged, so all you have to do is thaw and cook them.
Try them in our5-Ingredient Miso-Glazed Salmon(it takes just 15 minutes to make!).
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Next time you’re in the freezer section, toss a bag ofImperial Garden Organic Edamameinto your shopping cart.
Each serving has 4 grams of fiber and 12 grams of plant protein.
Pom Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranates are full of fiberand powerful antioxidants called polyphenols.
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Studies show that consuming pomegranates may reduce undesirable LDL cholesterol and increase beneficial HDL cholesterol.
Plus, theyve been shown to lower blood pressure.So, grab a bottle (or two!)
Kirkland Signature Organic Chunky Guacamole
Avocados are rich in fiber, unsaturated fat and antioxidants.
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Kirkland Signature Organic Chunky Guacamoleis a great way to get the health benefits of avocados whenever you want.
Its made with organic Hass avocados, making it a super-convenient food for healthy cholesterol.
And each convenient prepackaged cup boasts 4 grams of fiber.
No more waiting for a whole avocado to reach perfect ripeness!
Nuts and seeds are also a great source of fiber and provide plant-based protein and heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
To reduce saturated fat, opt for lean proteins like beans, tofu, lentils and white-meat poultry.
And fatty fish, like salmon, are an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
So, next time youre at Costco, bring a list of these foods with you to stock up.
Theyre easy to incorporate throughout the day, from breakfast to your evening snack!
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