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February 4: Eat Plant Sterols

Lisa Nelson
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Eating 2 grams of plant sterols each day will on average reduce your LDL cholesterol 10%.

Plant sterols occur naturally in foods at low levels, so some foods have been fortified. Here are some options you can use to increase your plant sterol intake and promote a healthy heart!

Avocados, 1 small 0.13 grams
Corn Oil, 1 tablespoon 0.13 grams
Sunflower Seeds, 1/4 cup 0.19 grams
Oat Bar with plant sterols, 1 bar 0.4 grams
Orange Juice with plant sterols 1.0 gram
Vegetable oil spread with plant sterols, 1 tablespoon 1.0 gram

 

Missed a few days? Check out out our previous tips:

February 1: Start Slimming Down Your Recipes

February 2: Switch from Canned Veggies to Frozen

 

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