Rena-Marie/Getty images Eating a diet high in saturated ... According to the AHA, studies show swaps such as this can lower cholesterol by the same magnitude as cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Groups such as the American Heart Association have been highlighting the importance of knowing your cholesterol numbers. Experts hope the outreach resonates in states such as North Dakota, where rates ...
Low-carb and paleo diets also tend to rely heavily on animal products, and therefore include more saturated fat and cholesterol than the AHA recommends for optimal heart health, the committee noted.