Two African cities are among the Top 10 most expensive cities: Luanda, capital of Angola, is No. 2 this year, after topping the list a year ago, and NâDjamena, Chad, is No. 8.
The gel binds with cholesterol and bile acids in the small intestine and eliminates them from the body. Common foods that are known to have soluble fiber in them are oat bran, seeds, nuts, beans, peas, and various fruits and other vegetables. Some types of soluble fiber can help lower LDL (bad) blood cholesterol as well.
Oats and beans both are good sources of soluble fiber, says Riska Platt, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association. âBut beans are a real powerfood for the heart, and Americans currently arent eating enough of them,â she says.