Having a high cholesterol level increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and heart attacks. Making lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity and losing weight can help lower your cholesterol. Besides you might be able to boost the cholesterol-lowering ability of your diet even more. Research studies indicate certain foods contain natural compounds that can reduce cholesterol, usually by lowering the LDL (the ‘bad’ cholesterol) levels in your blood stream. Oats Eating a diet rich in whole grains is associated with having healthier cholesterol levels. Oats contain a soluble fiber called beta-glucagon. If you currently have high cholesterol levels, oats can lower cholesterol by as much as 20 percent. Oats and oatmeal are also an excellent source of minerals and protein. Walnuts. Walnuts are rich in both monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating these nuts may be able to reduce cholesterol level...