What kind of foods will lessen your cholesterol level?

There are a lot of foods we could eat or consume that could lessen the bad effects of having so much bad cholesterol. For instance garlic could be a valuable help. Fruits especially darkly colored fruits are rich in antioxidants which could one way or another fight diseases. Fiber-rich foods should also be taken. Just follow the many informations you can find anywhere in the net in relation to the right foods. Also do exercise and no smoking please.