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What is the single best change i can make in my diet to reduce the risk if cardiovascular disease?

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Depends: If your risk factor is hypertension reduce significantly your salt intake. If diabetics reduce total carbs. If cholesterol when reduce fat and cholesterol.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/15/2020

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