When you think of a serving, think of half a cup. Half a cup of berries, apples, oranges, grapefruit, cabbages, sweet potatoes, prunes - any of these, and many, many more, will serve you well as a source of soluble fiber and will faithfully chug through your system, cleaning out your veins and arteries so that your blood will flow smoothly and faithfully rather than form into clots and destroy you.
 Beans are another great source of soluble fiber. There are all sorts of beans, and all sorts of dishes to make beans out of. Lima beans and kidney beans, for example, which taste good on their own or make the perfect garnish for a salad, are not only high in soluble fiber, they're a great source of protein, too, or, in other words, are a great meat-substitute.
 It's important to think of cholesterol-reducing food as something healthy and delicious that's filling you up, rather than focusing on what you're missing in the form of deserts and fried foods. The more you eat these fresh, natural foods, the more your body will desire them. The more it desires them, and the more you satisfy that desire, the more you're guaranteed to see a serious drop in your cholesterol levels.
 It's important to snack from time to time; and it's just as important, when the time comes, to have a healthy snack on hand. Nuts are a good source of healthy fat, but they must be eaten in moderation. Raisins and other dried fruits are an intelligent option as well. In these cases, it's always best to find products low in sugar and salt. That way, even the foods that you snack on between meals will reduce your cholesterol level.
 Your mother made you eat oatmeal for a reason. Oats are one of the best sources of soluble fiber known to man. Oats are low in fat and high in the sort of carbohydrates that will give you an energy boost and carry you through the morning. And as they carry you through the morning, they are carrying away the fatty substance known as cholesterol from your insides. In order for oats to be really effective, you'll have to have at least three servings.
 Substitute fish for chicken or beef as often as possible. Fish also has oils that are beneficial for reducing cholesterol. Other healthy oils are olive, canola, peanut and corn oils.
 When starting any new diet, always consult your doctor. He or she will be able to ascertain your cholesterol level, and plan with you the best way to go about lowering it. Lowering your cholesterol can be a fun, exciting, uplifting experience, allowing you to enjoy life as it's meant to be enjoyed by partaking often of the foods that comes straight from the earth.