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My mom has high cholesterol and i want to help her get it back on track. what are things i can get to help her eat better?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Less simple carbs: I'm glad you're concerned about your mom's health/diet. High cholesterol may not be as big an issue as you believe. More important would be an anti-inflammatory diet, high in fruits & vegies, low in simple carbs, red meat & certain oils. See http://www.Sott.Net/article/242516-heart-surgeon-speaks-out-on-what-really-causes-heart-disease & http://www.Drweil.Com/drw/u/art02012/anti-inflammatory-diet.

Answered 12/9/2013

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