7 Cholesterol-Lowering Breakfasts

These breakfasts can help lower cholesterol in three ways: They keep a cap on unhealthy fats that can raise total and "bad" LDL cholesterol but shrink your "good" HDL. They deliver fiber that can cleanse your body of cholesterol. And they're chock-full of superstar foods that are powerful cholesterol fighters.

By Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD

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Southwestern Egg Scramble

1 whole-grain tortilla stuffed with 1/2 cup egg substitute scrambled with 1/4 cup each diced mushrooms and red pepper, sprinkled with 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cheddar. Eat with 1 cup fresh blueberries.

336 calories, 7g fat (2g sat.), 6g fiber

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