That said, if you are eating pork chops, bacon, steaks, etc. and mixing in
oatmeal to counter the effects of high cholesterol
foods, I doubt that it would help.
I just got out of the hospital with a cardiac issue, and was issued the 'cardiac' menu to choose foods. The only red meat option was beef bullion, but there was a strong emphasis on whole wheat, soy, chicken, baked fish, etc. I think it's a matter of what foods to avoid while adding good fiber that helps.