{
  "id": 13903250,
  "title": "Pistachios recommended over chips to lower harmful cholesterol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/pistachios-recommended-over-chips-to-lower-harmful-cholesterol",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-12T07:19:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/lifestyle/tmz9o9vmm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cardiologists recommend replacing potato chips with pistachios as a snack to help lower harmful LDL cholesterol. Dr. Kostaf Dabadkar explained that pistachios provide healthy unsaturated fats, protein, and dietary fiber in each serving. These nutrients help achieve a more balanced diet and support stable cholesterol levels. Pistachios contain plant sterols, which compete with cholesterol for absorption in the digestive system, reducing the uptake of harmful LDL cholesterol. Travis Benzing also suggested pistachios as a filling snack because of their protein, fiber, and healthy fat content, as well as potassium and magnesium. Doctors emphasize choosing unsalted pistachios over unhealthy snacks like chips, but stress that nuts alone are not a substitute for medical treatment. Lowering cholesterol requires a holistic approach to diet and lifestyle.",
  "summary": "Cardiologists say swapping chips for pistachios as a snack can help reduce LDL cholesterol, thanks to their healthy fats, fiber, and protein.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}