9. Whole grains
Instead of filling up your plate with refined grains, how about using the grains in their natural form? Eating whole grains goes a long way in lowering your cholesterol levels and promotes great heart health while significantly reducing the risk of a heart attack. Whole grains are not only delicious and nutritious but are also very affordable. Just a bag of oats prepared properly will make a good breakfast or a healthy snack. So go ahead and stock up some oats and barley and make it a point to dig into them for that extra goodness.