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Cholesterol & Atherosclerosis –
the Artery Connection

Choosing Healthy Foods
8 Foods to Choose,
8 Foods to Lose

So you're ready to begin making changes to your diet, but you're not sure where to start? Knowing what foods to choose and what foods to lose can help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol and even help boost your HDL (good) cholesterol.

To get you started, we've put together a quick list of things to stock up on (and some to avoid) the next time you're at the supermarket. The list is based on the guidelines for healthy eating recommended by the folks at the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health.

Lean red meats

Fish

Skinless chicken

Olive and vegetable oils

Whole grain cereals, pasta, and rice

1% or fat-free milk

Low-fat or fat-free yogurt, cheeses, and ice cream

Fruits and vegetables

Fatty red meats

Bacon

Organ meats

Butter and lard

Foods with tropical oils such as coconut, palm, or palm kernel

Whole milk

Whole milk yogurt, cheeses, and ice cream

Foods high in saturated fats and/or trans fats

It's helpful to know what foods you should try to avoid, but sometimes it's hard to remember exactly the foods to choose and which foods to lose. If you're ever stumped, turn the package around to check out the food label. All the info you need to keep it straight is on the back.

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