MEDIA

Now, there's certainly nothing wrong with potatoes. They are full of their nutritional benefits—but Melim subs out the tuber for avocado to make the snack that's truly good for heart health. One cardiologist told Well+Good that avocados were her all-time favorite food for cardiovascular health. This is because the fruit's monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are directly linked to lowering cholesterol. Besides that, avocados are a great source of fiber, another nutrient linked to lowering cholesterol.

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