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High cholesterol is a silent risk factor that can lead to heart disease and stroke if ignored. While medicines help, simple changes in your daily meals can make a huge difference. One of the easiest ways is to swap cholesterol-heavy foods with healthier alternatives. These food swaps don’t just reduce LDL (bad cholesterol), but also boost HDL (good cholesterol) and improve heart health. Let’s look at six smart swaps you can start today.

Butter Toast – Whole-grain toast with avocado: Butter is loaded with saturated fat that raises LDL cholesterol. Whole-grain toast with avocado gives fiber + healthy fats, keeping arteries clear and heart strong.