Eating to Lower Cholesterol: Are Low-Fat Foods the Answer?
Some high-fat foods are linked to increased cholesterol, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid all dietary fats.
Diets high in saturated fats are linked to an increased risk of high cholesterol. To lower cholesterol, you might be tempted to avoid all dietary fats, but this may be a mistake. In this video, learn why some dietary fats may be helpful for lowering cholesterol.
You can read more about what a healthy diet looks like to lower cholesterol here.
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