How Effective Is Eating Porridge Oats at Lowering Cholesterol?

How Effective Is Eating Porridge Oats at Lowering Cholesterol?

Porridge oats are high in soluble fiber that bindscholesterolin the small intestines. In the small intestine, the nutrient attaches itself to cholesterol particles, encouraging the elimination of cholesterol through egestion. Since cholesterol particles are less likely to enter your bloodstream, you may lower general and bad cholesterol in 4 weeks.

Is there a healthier Breakfast Alternative for People with High Cholesterol?

In my perspective, oatmeal with fruit toppings is healthier than porridge oats. Fruit toppings, including sliced apples, strawberries and pear add fiber to your breakfast meal, helping you battle against high cholesterol levels accordingly.

Elena Ognivtseva
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Nutritionist, Cornell University, MS

I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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