#1 Oats
Oats are the super food. The reason why it is said so is that it helps in lowering cholesterol levels. Oats are a cereal commonly eaten in the form of oatmeal or rolled oats.
Benefits: Apart from being a whole grain that helps in lowering cholesterol it also helps to keep your skin healthy as it contains copper, zinc and niacin. Eating oats have helped people trim their waists and lose overall body fat.
Nutrients: Oats are gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. Oats contain large amounts of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fibre, which improves cholesterol levels and boosts heart health.
Quantity ta be taken: One small bowl of oats around 30-40 grams.