Enjoying Food While Managing Cholesterol Yes, It’s Possible!

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00:00On-screen text. Can you enjoy food and manage cholesterol?

00:05VoiceOver. Most people think lowering cholesterol means giving up the foods you love.

00:11The truth? You can enjoy meals and still stay healthy.

00:15On-screen text. Restriction? Not always. VoiceOver. It's not about strict restriction.

00:22It's about balance. Small changes to your plate can protect your heart without losing the joy of

00:28eating. On-screen text. The balanced plate. VoiceOver. Try this approach. Half your plate with

00:36colorful vegetables and fruits, one-quarter lean protein like fish or chicken, and one-quarter

00:41whole grains. Add a drizzle of healthy fat like olive oil. On-screen text. Tasty swaps. VoiceOver.

00:49Love fried chicken? Try grilled salmon with herbs. Craving chips? Swap for crunchy whole grain crackers.

00:58Even small swaps keep meals enjoyable and heart-friendly. On-screen text. Treats are okay.

01:05VoiceOver. And yes, treats are still okay. The key is portion and frequency. A small piece of cake

01:13shared with family can absolutely fit into a healthy lifestyle. On-screen text. Food plus lifestyle

01:20evil's balance. VoiceOver. Combine balanced eating with daily movement. Even a short walk after meals

01:27helps. It's not about perfection. It's about consistency. On-screen text. Enjoy food. Protect your

01:35heart. VoiceOver. So remember, managing cholesterol doesn't mean losing joy. A balanced plate lets you

01:44savor food and protect your heart at the same time.

01:47You