Lower Cholesterol With Blueberries

By Wendy McMillan

Getting tired of that morning bowl of cholesterol-lowering oatmeal? Switch to blueberries. New research published in the British Journal of Nutrition reports that these plump little fruits boast the same heart-health benefits as a bowl of oats. Researchers surmise that the polyphenols and flavonoids in blueberries bond with LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) particles, preventing cholesterol-raising oxidative damage.
Add some blueberries to your cereal for breakfast, pop a handful for a midday snack, or get creative with this chilled blueberry soup: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup agave nectar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, juice of 1/2 lemon, and 1/2 cup white grape juice. Cook and stir until mixture begins to boil. Cool. Add 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt and process until smooth. Chill and serve.
—WM

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