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By Jennifer Moll, About.com Guide to Cholesterol since 2004

Keeping Your Cholesterol In Check While Traveling

Friday July 3, 2009
It’s almost that time of year again where we begin to think about breaking away from the rat race and taking a nice, long vacation (although they always seem too short to me). While we are all entitled to a little bit of rest and relaxation, this also the time we are tempted to break away from our diets. This is mostly due to eating out, where some foods may contain hidden fats that could raise your cholesterol levels.

It’s true that a little bit of fudging on your diet will not hurt things too much, however the bad diet habits you develop over your vacation could continue when you resume your post-vacation activities. The good news is that, even trying to lower your cholesterol, you can enjoy delicious food during your travels. These helpful tips will help you to keep on the path of having a healthy heart:

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