Sweet Potato Cholesterol
Enjoying the holidays in spite of high cholesterol
October 03, 2008If you think that having high cholesterol means nibbling on celery sticks and white meat turkey all season, we've got good news for you. Keeping your cholesterol in check doesn't have to mean missing all the good stuff.
With the right strategy--and a few savvy substitutions--you can still eat deliciously and indulge in many of the holiday foods you love.
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