Cholesterol Myth| Buying low-fat and cholesterol-free foods will help me keep my cholesterol down or will help me lower my cholesterol
Cholesterol Myth: Buying “low-fat” and “cholesterol-free” foods will help me keep my cholesterol down or will help me lower my cholesterol.
Many products labeled “cholesterol-free,” “light” or “fat free” are still high in trans and saturated fats or contain more fats than healthier food alternatives.
For example, it is possible that sandwich meats - a highly processed food - is labeled as “light” to suggest that it has less calories than the regular product, but this food is still likely to contain all sorts of unhealthy fats and ingredients that are unhealthy for your heart.
If you want to choose foods that are good for you, choose foods that are low in fats in general and foods that are low in trans, saturated and hydrogenated fats in particular.
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, lean meats and fish is always healthier for you than eating processed foods that claim to be “light” or even “cholesterol-free.”
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