For years, patients with heart disease were encouraged to follow a diet low in saturated fats like butter, cream or red meat. This diet, combined with the use of statin drugs, was seen as the best remedy for reducing levels of "bad" cholesterol, the cholesterol which clogs arteries. A new study shows, however, that what you eat may be more important than what you do not eat. Researchers found that incorporating foods which naturally lower cholesterol, like soy protein and nuts, into the diet has better results than following a diet low in saturated fats. The researchers even say that levels of bad cholesterol can drop more with dietary changes than with statin drugs such as Crestor and Lipitor. However, some doctors worry that patients may stop taking statin drugs too soon. Though the drugs have a long track record of success, many people will choose not to take medications when provided an alternative.