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Be Heart Smart! Eat Foods Lower in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol

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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/chdblack/smart1.htm  

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center

Description

Food plays a big part in the lives of most African Americans. Good food and celebrations go hand in hand. Yet, the traditional ways of frying foods and using fats for seasoning can increase your risk for clogged arteries and heart disease. Choose foods lower in saturated fat and cholesterol to reduce your risk. Hold on to tradition,but make a few changes to eat in a heart-healthy way.

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Review Date

1/21/2008