Lowering High Cholesterol: Diet, Statins, and Lifestyle Tips Written by Andra Picincu

Oatmeal porridge with fresh berries in a bowl

The Best Cereals for Lowering Cholesterol

Published Dec,10 2018 | By Andra Picincu

Years of research has shown that diets low in saturated fat and excess calories and high in fiber can reduce the levels of cholesterol in your blood. Fiber is found in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Andra Picincu is a certified nutritionist and personal trainer with more than 10 years of experience. She holds a BA in Psychology and a BA in Marketing and International Business. Her mission is to help people live healthier lives by making smarter food choices and staying active. In her daily life, Ms. Picincu provides digital marketing consulting and copywriting services as well as nutrition counseling. She owns ShapeYourEnergy, a popular health and fitness website. In 2014, she launched a local nutrition office and partnered up with local gyms to help their clients take the steps needed to better health. Current and former clients include The HOTH, Nutracelle, CLICK - The Coffee Lover's Protein Drink, InstaCuppa, GritWell, GoHarvey, and more. Mr. Picincu is a regular contributor to these platforms where she either provides health-related content or coaching to those who are interested in achieving a balanced lifestyle.