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What you eat has a big effect on your body's cholesterol level. Eating certain foods can raise your cholesterol. Other foods can help you lower it. Watching what you eat can help you get your cholesterol level under control. Fatty beef, cold cuts,...
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There are different kinds of fats in the foods you eat. Fats can be saturated or unsaturated. Planning meals that are low in saturated fat helps reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood. Too much cholesterol in your blood can lead to blocked ...
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Our understanding of the role of various fats in our diets is changing. Not so long ago, saturated fat was considered the American diet's greatest evil because too much of it can increase LDL ("bad") cholesterol and thereby increase the risk for h...
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Some people believe that the less fat you eat, the better. You, too, may think that all fat is bad. The truth is, certain types can actually help your heart, so you don't need to avoid fat altogether. Instead, watch how much and what type you eat....
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, lifestyle changes that prevent or lower high blood cholesterol include eating a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, increasing physical activity, and reducing excess weight. Studies show that a ...
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Eating a diet that can reduce your risk for disease and increase your longevity doesn't have to be difficult. Add vegetables to (almost) everything you eat. Add pureed carrots or red roasted peppers to pasta sauce. Replace some of the oil in nut b...
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The labels on canned, packaged, and frozen foods tell you what's really in the foods you eat. Comparing labels will help you choose foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and calories. Reading food labels is a big step toward eatin...
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A common myth about snacking is that it's not good for you. On the contrary, snacking takes the edge off hunger that occurs in between meals. Plain bagel with a smear of low-fat cream cheese; Low-fat muffin; Pretzels, rice cakes, or chips made...
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True or false? The surest way to keep your blood cholesterol in check is to avoid foods that are high in cholesterol.
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Chew on this: If you're like many Americans, you're fiber-challenged. Most Americans consume only 15 grams of fiber daily instead of the recommended 20 grams to 35 grams, according to the National Cancer Institute. The USDA 2005 guidelines recomme...
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To eat less fat, you may need to learn some new ways to cook. But that doesn't mean you have to eat bland, boring food. And it doesn't mean cooking needs to take any more time. Here are some tips for cooking and seasoning foods with less fat. Broi...
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Simply substituting skim milk for cream in your coffee can save you 10,000 calories a year. So imagine what five or six small changes will do. Your diet can become much leaner through food swapping, and you won't necessarily have to give up your f...
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There are endless ways to add more variety and flavor to your diet, without using salt or high-fat ingredients. Keep plenty of fresh fruit on hand and experiment with adding it to your main dishes. For example, peaches go well with chicken and can...
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Cooking a healthful, low-fat meal doesn't take any longer than cooking one that's high in fat, cholesterol and sodium. Store frequently used dishes, pots and pans on cabinet shelves and in drawers you can reach easily. Keep those you use infrequen...
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You don't have to go to cooking school to be a creative cook. Try the tips below for creative, healthy, delicious meals. Get fruity. Stewing apples with just a little bit of sugar and cinnamon can make an excellent side dish for almost any meal.;G...
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