Eating soy, tomatoes, flaxseeds, and almonds might slightly lower your 'bad' cholesterol, and that could help keep your heart healthier.

From: The effects of foods on LDL cholesterol levels: A systematic review of the accumulated evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.

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Eating soy, tomatoes, flaxseeds, and almonds might slightly lower your 'bad' cholesterol, and that could help keep your heart healthier.

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Soy protein, tomatoes, flaxseeds, and almonds are likely to cause small reductions in LDL cholesterol, based on evidence from RCTs (methods unverified), suggesting they may offer modest benefits in cholesterol management.

What the research says

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Study: The effects of foods on LDL cholesterol levels: A systematic review of the accumulated evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.

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