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Show DCsHle) Cflsnft a Lower Your Food Bills ? .S American f Heart Association Because of today's high food costs, you want to get the most nutrition possible for your money. There are ways to ease the strain on your pocketbook and at the same time help the hearts of every member of your family. Foods that probably claim the biggest chunk of your grocery dollar are those highest high-est in cholesterol and saturated satur-ated fat: fatty meats, whole milk, cheese, butter and eggs. Scientific research indicates that a diet high in saturated fat tndor cholesterol increases your risk of developing heart and blood vessel diseases, because be-cause it tends to raise the level of cholesterol in your blood. Buy "good" or "standard" grades of beef. In addition to being less expensive, they contain more protein and less fat than "prime" or "choice" grades. For good nutrition, the American Heart Association recommends you eat no more than six ounces of lean meat, fish or poultry each day. Skim Milk Costs Less Buy low-fat or non-fat dairy products. Fortified skim or low-fat milk costs less than whole milk or cream, and is better for your heart. Instead In-stead of butter, use margarine that lists liquid vegetable oil as the first ingredient on the label. You can eat as many egg whites as you desire, but the AHA recommends you limit your intake of egg yolks to three per week, since they are high in cholesterol. |