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Get a Grip on Fatty Acids

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
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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.

 

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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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This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.

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