Quick Tips for Lowering Cholesterol (Page 10)

9. Check For Tropical Oils

Lots of products are now “trans-fat free” but in some cases, these fats are being replaced with saturated fats, such as palm and coconut oils. You may have heard that palm and coconut oils do not negatively affect cholesterol levels, but the research isn’t conclusive and palm kernel oil contains 80 percent saturated fat. Instead, look for products that use polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which help lower LDL cholesterol.

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Quick Tips for Lowering Cholesterol (Page 10)

9. Check For Tropical Oils

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