There are a lot of factors that go into caring for yourheart health.

While this can sound overwhelming, there are fortunately steps you might take to help reduce your risk.

“Watermelonis a popular fruit that is a fantastic addition to a cholesterol-lowering diet,” says Manaker.

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Prunes

You either loveprunesor hate them.

But if you’re a prune-lover, you may be helping your heart health in more ways than one.

Berries

Berriesare some of the best fruits to lower cholesterol because of their fiber content andhelpful antioxidants.

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“Berries contain a ton of antioxidants,” says Clair.

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