
ZOE Science & Nutrition
The 5 best food swaps to lower cholesterol, protect your heart and to live longer | Dr. Alice Lichtenstein
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27 Aug 2026 · 52 min
Nutrition basics
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Is fat good or bad for your heart? For decades, we blamed fat and cholesterol for clogged arteries and heart attacks. Now you choose low-fat yogurt to protect your heart, while others cook with beef tallow. In this episode, Dr. Alice Lichtenstein, a world-leading expert on dietary fat and heart health, helps settle the debate. Dr. Lichtenstein explains which fats protect your heart and which to cut back on, you'll learn what raises your cholesterol, and why the type of fat you eat matters more t