Are you familiar with the TLC diet? I was not, so when I saw this treatment plan to lower cholesterol I was interested to see what it was all about. Below I've shared a summary of the diet plan and a link where you can access more information.
TLC stands for Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes and consists of a three part program of diet, physical activity, and weight management.
Diet
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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