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Eight months after giving birth to my daughter, I was shocked to hear my doctor say “Your cholesterol is over 300!”. I was healthy—or so I thought. As a Registered Dietitian, I was following all the “”good”” advice: I had lost the baby weight, I was eating a low-fat, low-calorie diet, and I worked out regularly. But my cholesterol told a different story.
It turns out, high cholesterol can affect anyone, even healthy people but making small changes to your diet can make a big difference! Here are some easy food swaps you can add in your routine to help keep your cholesterol levels in check:
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#1: Limit Processed Foods
Processed foods are often loaded with unhealthy fats, added sugars, and sodium. Opt for whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible.
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#2: Saturated Fat for Unsaturated Fat
Ditch the butter and choose olive oil, avocado oi...