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To achieve cholesterol reduction, one serving of corn oil
must be a part of a healthy diet and replace a similar amount of butter or other higher saturated fat oils. To learn more about
cholesterol reduction, click here. |
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The American Heart Association recommends that you "Limit foods high in saturated fat, trans fat and/or cholesterol... Instead choose foods low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol... Choose fats and oils with 2 grams or less saturated fat per tablespoon, canola, corn, safflower, soy bean and olive oils." |
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Dietary factors that lower LDL cholesterol include polyunsaturated fatty acids, monosaturated fatty acids (when substituted for saturated fatty acids) and to a lesser extent soluble fiber and soy protein. |
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Corn oil contains plant sterols. |
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What exactly are sterols? |
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They are naturally occurring substances in plants. |
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What is their benefit? |
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The Sterols in plant oils have been shown to reduce cholesterol. Corn Oil has the highest levels of sterols of all plant oils, including canola, soy (vegetable) and olive oils. |
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How do sterols work? |
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They keep cholesterol from being absorbed by the body. |
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