The Benefit of Apples in Cholesterol-Friendly Meals

Looking for new foods to lower cholesterol? Apples may be the way to go. If eaten regularly, apples may have a modest cholesterol-lowering effect. Here are several tasty suggestions for adding apples to your diet.

Breakfasts

Apple Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Smoothie

Entrees and Sides

Apple Salad With Pecans

Tip: Use reduced-fat mayonnaise for this recipe.

Vegetarian Apple Stuffing

Tip: Use whole wheat bread and low-sodium broth for this recipe to make it even more heart-healthy.

Desserts

Baked Apples

Vegan Apple Pie

Vegan Apple Torte

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^{Nagasako-Akazome Y, Kanda T, Ohtake Y, et al. Apple polyphenols influence cholesterol metabolism in healthy subjects with relatively high body mass index. J Oleo Sci 56(8):417-28.}