Soybeans

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SOYBEANS

 A diet of soy fiber, protein from oats ad barley, almonds, and margarine from plant sterols lowered cholesterol as much as statins, the most widely prescribed cholesterol medicine.

 "Look for tofu, soy milk, or edamame--not soy powder."

 In other words, soy sauce won't do the trick. One caveat: If you have a family history of breast cancer it is not recommeded that you eat extra soy.