Use this spread to lower LDL cholesterol

Replacing butter or cream cheese with a plant-sterol spread can help you lower your cholesterol. Barbara Ficarra, RN, explains how adding a few grams of plant-sterol spread to your diets can lower your LDL cholesterol.

Getting enough of these beneficial compounds may help reduce your risk of cardiovascular issues.

What should you eat to lower your cholesterol? Choose an overall heart-smart diet and you should see those numbers improve.

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An overview of cholesterol, including the different types of cholesterol and treatment for high cholesterol.