Did you know?
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women and men.
The foods you eat make a big difference in your heart health. By choosing healthy foods, you are taking care of your heart! Choose foods with less fat, and foods with healthier types of fat.
But what are healthy fats?
Unsaturated fats are healthier fats. They are liquid at room temperature. They protect against heart disease by lowering “bad” cholesterol (LDL).
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. They can clog your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease.
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TIPS
>> Buy lean or extra-lean ground meat to decrease saturated fat.
>> Rinse cooked ground meat under warm water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove some of its fat.
NOTE
>> Nuts and seeds are a choking hazard and should not be given to children under 4. Finely minced is okay to give.
Tooltip: Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can build up and clog blood vessels. There are different types of cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is known as “bad” cholesterol because high levels can lead to heart disease. HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove bad cholesterol from the blood.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can build up and clog blood vessels. There are different types of cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is known as “bad” cholesterol because high levels can lead to heart disease. HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove bad cholesterol from the blood.