High Cholesterol
The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet is recommended for people with high cholesterol or heart disease.1 This diet is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Eating foods rich in soluble fiber (such as oatmeal) and plant sterols/stanols (added to some margarines and spreads) may also help lower cholesterol levels.
For More Information: Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/cgi-bin/chd/step2intro.cgi)
See also: Cholesterol Drugs
High Blood Pressure
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet lowers blood pressure in people with and without high blood pressure. This diet is rich in potassium (largely from fruits and vegetables) and you can choose a plan with either a moderate...
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