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A balanced diet plays an important role in heart health.
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Posted: 01/29/2013

It's a no brainer: a healthy diet plays a major role in heart heath. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control, trans fat contributes to the leading cause of death in the U.S. –coronary heart disease. The CDC says reducing trans fat consumption could prevent 10,000 to 20,000 heart attacks and 3,000 to 7,000 coronary heart disease deaths each year.

So, are you ready to Face the Fats?

Coming next week: Face the Fats II

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