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On their labels you’ll notice mono- and diglycerides. These man-made fatty acids contain trace levels of trans fats, which can increase your harmful LDL cholesterol levels while decreasing your good HDL levels—a double whammy for heart disease.
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Chickpea flour This is made of, you guessed it, finely ground dried chickpeas. It’s gluten- and nut-free and is full of folate (important for cardiovascular health), fiber (for gut health)
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Lean beef and chicken breast Though processed meat is unhealthy, studies show that unprocessed red meat does not raise the risk of heart disease or diabetes. Meat is a weight-loss-friendly
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