Cholesterol and Diet: Foods to Avoid & Heart-Healthy Options

High triglyceride and cholesterol levels can be managed by choosing oat bran, resveratrol-rich foods, and avoiding specific artery-clogging fats.

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Peanuts and Cholesterol

Over the years, certain foods like peanuts have received bad press because they are relatively high in fat. That may be true. However, as it turns out, peanuts are composed of monounsaturated fats, the type of fat that lowers LDL, or the "bad" cholesterol.

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Pizza and Cholesterol

Pizza is one of those foods that can either be a healthy treat or violate all of your dietary guidelines. If you're buying pizza from one of the popular fast food chains, you're probably exceeding your daily allotments for fat, saturated fat, sodium and calories.

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