Heart Healthy Diet: Foods to Clean Arteries & Lower Sodium

Cardiac patients must balance low-sodium intake with heart-healthy fats like olive oil. Avoid artery-clogging foods and focus on nutrients that reverse plaque buildup.

Carbohydrates and Cholesterol Levels

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Alexandra Kaplan Corwin

Not all carbohydrates are equal -- especially when it comes to their effect on cholesterol. Some carbohydrates raise cholesterol, while others lower it. You find carbohydrates in breads, cereals, grains, milk, yogurt, fruits, vegetables, and foods that contain added sugars.

Alexandra Kaplan Corwin is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. She works at Montefiore Medical Center in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and has a private practice in Ardsley, N.Y., where she counsels adults and children for various medical conditions and weight loss. She completed her Master of Science in clinical nutrition at New York University and holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University.