Fortified Foods with Plant Sterols

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Ms. Sarah Ware, Registered Dietitian, North Vancouver, BC, discusses Fortified Foods with Plant Sterols

Ms. Sarah Ware, Registered Dietitian, North Vancouver, BC, discusses Fortified Foods with Plant Sterols

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Featuring Ms. Sarah Ware, Registered Dietitian, North Vancouver, BC, BSc (Hons), RD, CDE
Fortified Foods with Plant Sterols Video Title"
Duration: 1 minute, 21 seconds

Plant sterols are naturally found in a variety of plant foods, including oils, nuts, legumes and a variety of fortified products as well.

You can find them in oils such as peanut and olive, in nuts themselves such as pistachios almonds and pecans, in legumes such as kidney beans, as well as a variety of vegetables and fruits like broccoli, cauliflower, apples and blueberries.

If you have questions about foods fortified with plant sterols, contact a local nutritionist or registered dietitian.

Presenter: Ms. Sarah Ware, Registered Dietitian, North Vancouver, BC

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1

Plant sterols can be found in vegetables and fruits as well as oils and nuts.

Explanation:

Plant sterols can be found in vegetables and fruits as well as oils such as peanut and olive and in nuts such as pistachios, almonds and pecans.

2

Plant sterols can’t help you lower your cholesterol.

Explanation:

Plant sterols have a similar molecular structure to cholesterol. When you eat plant sterols, they prevent cholesterol from going into your bloodstream and clogging your arteries. Instead, it leaves your body as waste.

3

Plant sterols are also known as phytosterols.

Explanation:

Another name for plant sterols is phytosterols.

4

Many companies fortify foods with phytosterols.

Explanation:

Because it can be hard to get all the plant sterols your body needs from foods, some companies fortify foods with them.

5

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your kidneys make.

Explanation:

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your liver makes.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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