Lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol doesn’t have to mean a total diet overhaul. Small, smart swaps—made at the grocery store and in your everyday cooking—add up fast. Think fewer saturated fats, more fiber-rich plants, and plenty of heart-friendly unsaturated oils. No hero ingredients required; consistency does the heavy lifting. Below are five easy vegan swaps you can start using today—simple, affordable, and weeknight-friendly. 1) Butter → Olive or Canola Oil (and avocado in place of butter on toast) Why it helps: Replacing saturated fats (butter, ghee) with unsaturated fats (olive/canola) lowers LDL and supports cardiovascular health; this is core American Heart
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