Corn and Heart Health Study

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy English and Spanish speaking males and females with elevated circulating cholesterol levels (LDL-c ≥ 120 mg/dL). * Individuals with LDL-c \> 190 mg/dL will be permitted to participate but must provide a letter from their doctor stating that they are comfortable with their participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * recent weight fluctuations (\> 5 lb in past 3 months), following specialized or restrictive diets (e.g. carbohydrate restriction, veganism) * use of supplements (antioxidants, fiber, botanicals) * allergies to dairy, egg, wheat, corn or gluten * use of antibiotics in the past 2-3 months * use of lipid lowering medications * regular physical activity ≥ 30 min/d for ≥ 5 days/wk * history of thyroid disorders, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, hepatitis, inflammatory conditions and/or gastrointestinal disorders which may impact gut function and metabolism * anyone with a fear of needles or blood draws * If female, women may not be pregnant or lactating during the study. * Unwillingness to comply with study protocols will also result in exclusion from the study. * Participants in this study will not be eligible if they are participating in other research studies at the same time.