Good nutrition and exercise is key to lowering your cholesterol. Below is a list of the top 10 foods to help you lower your cholesterol.

1. Apples.

Apple pectin is a soluble fiber that helps draw cholesterol out of the system. The flavonoids (Quercetin) in apples act as a powerful anti-oxidant that seems to short-circuit the process that leads "bad" LDL cholesterol to accumulate in the bloodstream.

2. Beans.

Beans and legumes are an excellent source of soluble fiber and high in vegetable protein. By properly combing beans with brown rice, seeds, corn, wheat or rice you can create a complete protein. Properly combined beans become an excellent substitute for red meat protein that is high in saturated