Author: By Cheyenne Buckingham for Eating Well
Item Type: CHIA IN THE PRESS
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of Americans have high cholesterol (aka hyperlipidemia). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This condition, defined as total blood cholesterol levels higher than 200 mg/dL, is a leading risk factor for heart disease. However, that doesn’t mean you’re destined for heart troubles. “Keeping cholesterol levels in a healthy range helps reduce the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries, which can lead to heart disease over time,” says Kathleen Benson, RDN, CSSD, CPT.
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