It's hard to think of getting rid of favorite foods for the sake of cutting cholesterol, since many people think losing their favorites also means losing flavor. Not so, say experts at Health.com. In this slideshow, these experts take viewers through 10 easy food swaps that will help them cut cholesterol without losing great taste. The swaps include walnuts for croutons, red wine for cocktails, and ground turkey for ground beef.
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