Bottom Line:
For heart health, increase your intake of foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, while cutting back on omega-6 fatty acid sources. For example, switch from corn oil to canola oil, increase the number of meals you eat that contain fish each week, and grab walnuts instead of pistachios.
Want more info? Check out our fatty acid quiz!
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN is a registered dietitian and founder author of eNutritionServices. Be sure to sign up for the e-course How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps.
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