Eating to Lower Cholesterol: What to Know About Processed Meats
Processed meats like bacon, sausage, and deli meat may make it more challenging to lower your cholesterol.
Processed meats are popular ingredients in many cultures. Examples of common processed meats in the U.S. include bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and deli meat. In this video, learn why you may want to avoid or limit processed meats — especially if you have high cholesterol.
You can read more about what a healthy diet looks like to lower cholesterol here.
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