Foods That Lower Cholesterol & Other Helpful Tips
21 Low-Cholesterol Snacks for a Heart-Healthy Diet
25 Low-Cholesterol Dinner Recipes
25 Low-Cholesterol Breakfasts
Cholesterol Under Control
Help to keep your cholesterol in check with tips from experts and real-life patients.
Learn how to make cholesterol-friendly
decisions in the kitchen.
Cholesterol-Friendly Foods
Cholesterol Under Control
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death among people of most ethic groups in
the United States—and high cholesterol is a major risk factor. September is
Cholesterol Education Month and we’re here to be your one-stop resource—sharing delicious, cholesterol-friendly recipes; healthy eating tips; and stories from people
who’ve improved their cholesterol levels with lifestyle changes and their doctor’s help.
My High Cholesterol Caused a Rare Type of Heart Attack Days After I Gave Birth
My Doctor Told Me Not To Worry About My High Cholesterol—and I Ended Up Needing a Quadruple Bypass
What Cholesterol Levels Mean and Why They Matter
A Cancer Diagnosis Changed How I Deal With My High Cholesterol
20 Foods With Healthy Fats You Should Definitely Be Eating
What Is Saturated Fat?
I Almost Died From a Heart Attack Because of a Little-Known Type of Cholesterol
Trans Fat vs. Saturated Fat: What’s the Difference?
This Chart Shows Healthy Cholesterol Levels by Age
I Had High Cholesterol at 8 Years Old, and Now My Son Has it Too
4 Signs of High Cholesterol You Should Know About
The Truth About the Cholesterol in Eggs
My Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Led to a Heart Attack at 43. Here’s What Saved My Life
My Doctor Told Me I’d Never Lower My Cholesterol Naturally—
I Proved Her Wrong
9 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol
HDL vs. LDL Cholesterol: What’s
the Difference?
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How Do You Increase “Good” Cholesterol?
Can Eating Chicken Instead of Red Meat Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels?
How Much Cholesterol Per Day Can You Have, Really?
9 Foods That Lower Cholesterol Naturally
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What Is Cholesterol?
7 Ways to Boost Good Cholesterol if Your HDL Level is Low
My Breast Lump Wasn’t Cancer—It Was a Sign of High Cholesterol
8 Things You Can Do to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol
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SOURCE: cdc.gov/heartdisease/
SOURCE: cdc.gov/heartdisease/
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Your Guide to a Healthier Heart: Agnes’ Story
Agnes discovered she had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes all at the same time. Here’s how she worked with her physician to change her diet and exercise habits to help get her cholesterol under control.
Cindy went for years without getting a physical because she felt healthy and rarely got sick.
Then one day, routine testing showed she had
high cholesterol. She addressed the problem by changing her diet and exercise habits. She now walks four miles a day and is excited to keep improving.
Your Guide to a Healthier Heart: Cindy’s Story
Nyarumba was diagnosed with high cholesterol during an annual physical, but with his wife’s help, he made major changes. He quit smoking, ate
less saturated fat and more fiber, exercised more, and took medication. Now his energy level is high, and the couple goes hiking every weekend.
Your Guide to a Healthier Heart: Nyarumba’s Story
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Agnes's Story
Cindy's Story