If you want to lower your cholesterol and improve your heart health, take a look at the following five foods that you should avoid if at all possible.

Farmed Salmon:

I am sure you have heard about Omega-3 fatty acids and how we get too few in our diet. Omega-3’s are essential for heart health and emotional and mental well-being. You may not be aware, however, that farmed salmon contains a lot fewer Omega-3 fatty acids compared to wild salmon. Also, farmed salmon is much more likely to contain PCBs and dioxins if care is not taken at the facility where the salmon is raised.

Instant Oatmeal:

Oatmeal has been touted as a heart-healthy food because it can help lower cholesterol; however, instant oatmeal is not the best oatmeal choice. If you want to have a healthy heart, it is important to keep your blood sugar levels relatively stable. Instant … Read more