11 Foods That Lower Cholesterol

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But what about [foods that can improve your cholesterol](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGML_0F5KsElv0piB7ZAwNu_v-ryjQczepJRfTJjq0oXya1EitdB_YOQqfe_ui5q8Fi-jKYfeE=)? From avocados to walnuts, here are 11 healthy picks to add to your diet. [Superficial vs. Nodular Melanoma: What’s the Difference?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGML_0F5KsElv0piB7ZAwNu_v-ryjQczepJRfTJjq0oXya1EitdB_YOQqfe_ui5q8Fi-jKYfeE=) [Superficial vs. Nodular Melanoma: What’s the Difference?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGML_0F5KsElv0piB7ZAwNu_v-ryjQczepJRfTJjq0oXya1EitdB_YOQqfe_ui5q8Fi-jKYfeE=) There are multiple kinds of melanoma, [the deadliest form of skin cancer](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGML_0F5KsElv0piB7ZAwNu_v-ryjQczepJRfTJjq0oXya1EitdB_YOQqfe_ui5q8Fi-jKYfeE=), and they have different health outcomes. Our experts lay out the distinctions between the two main types. [At Last! Inclusive Undergarments]() [At Last! 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[Low-Fat Cookie Dough Hummus](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGML_0F5KsElv0piB7ZAwNu_v-ryjQczepJRfTJjq0oXya1EitdB_YOQqfe_ui5q8Fi-jKYfeE=) If you like the taste of raw cookie dough, you’ll love this [sweet (not savory) spin on hummus](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGML_0F5KsElv0piB7ZAwNu_v-ryjQczepJRfTJjq0oXya1EitdB_YOQqfe_ui5q8Fi-jKYfeE=). The chickpeas in the recipe are rich in fiber, which helps regulate your cholesterol, and dark chocolate contains heart-healthy flavanols, a type of antioxidant. Serve with apple slices, fresh strawberries, or baby carrots for dipping—or spoon it right into your mouth. (We won’t tell.) [heart rate recovery](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGML_0F5KsElv0piB7ZAwNu_v-ryjQczepJRfTJjq0oXya1EitdB_YOQqfe_ui5q8Fi-jKYfeE=) In beats per minute (bpm), the number considered a good [heart rate recovery](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGML_0F5KsElv0piB7ZAwNu_v-ryjQczepJRfTJjq0oXya1EitdB_YOQqfe_ui5q8Fi-jKYfeE=) for most adults, after exercise, according to the Cleveland Clinic. 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