When adding beans to your salad, plan to start with common varieties including black and pinto beans. These should all be in stock at your local grocery store.
[header] How to keep salads cholesterol friendly [title] Top your salads with a portion of beans. [step] Beans are high in soluble fiber, which binds to cholesterol and prevents it from entering your circulation. Research studies have indicated that adding half a cup of cooked beans to your salad (when eaten once daily for two months) can substantially reduce your high cholesterol.