Oats
The American Heart Association mentions oats are a good source of whole grains, which are rich in nutrients like iron and fiber. Iron is needed to carry oxygen throughout your body and fiber is important because it helps regulate a healthy digestive system. In your body, fiber binds to cholesterol and excretes it before it can enter into the blood, where it could otherwise cause heart problems.
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