Legumes is the name of a family of vegetables including kidney beans, black beans, lentils and peas.
High in protein and soluble fibre, they are effective at lowering cholesterol; a great meat substitute, if you are a person who is trying to lower their cholesterol, legumes can be helpful.
Reducing how much meat you eat is a way to reduce your levels of harmful cholesterol.
As are non-starchy vegetables such as asparagus, tomatoes, peppers, cauliflower, carrots, celery, leafy greens and onions.