Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, and the problem is getting worse. Now, one of out every six adults has high cholesterol, which doubles the risk of heart disease. 

If you want to live a long, healthy life, you've GOT to get your numbers lowered. But how?

Dr. Susan Mitchell has been featured on the Today show, CNN and the Food Network. She is the host of popular podcast, Straight Talk about Eating Smart, and she's Growing Bolder's registered dietician and nutrition expert. 

She explains why you now you have a reason to go nuts. If your cholesterol is raised or you're at a risk because of family history of high cholesterol, Dr. Mitchell says there is one thing you need to incorporate into your diet immediately -- nuts. 

She says many people are afraid to eat nuts and seeds because they have higher levels of fat and calories. While that's true, Dr. Mitchell says they have high levels of good fats and many other healthy benefits, with zero cholesterol. 

Find out how to eat reasonable portions to get the benefits without the weighty side effects. 

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