A: Pines are conifers, and are neither monocots nor dicots. Only flowering plants are considered to be members of these two classes. This question is similar to asking whether a chicken is a monocot or a dicot; it is neither.t is not clear whether it is a single lobed cotyledon, or two which have been fused. The water lilies also have a vascular arrangement in their stem similar to that of monocots. There are also monocots which posses characters more typical of dicots.
The unsaturated fats found in olive oil (and canola and walnut oil) have the added benefit of helping to cut LDL cholesterol levels without affecting HDL. Aim for about 2 tablespoons a day in place of other fats. Tip: To bump up olive oil's bad-cholesterol-lowering power, choose one labeled extra-virgin..
Oats and bananas contain soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol. Although cholesterol has a bit of a bad reputation, a small amount is actually necessary to make hormones and other substances in the body.