Your Health Now: Shopping for healthy choices

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- There are more than 38,000 supermarkets in this country, averaging 45,000 square feet.

The sheer size of the market can be overwhelming and tempting with unhealthy choices!

For people trying to control chronic health conditions, like high cholesterol, choosing and eating the right foods can make a big difference in managing their condition.

Understanding food content and a little planning can help you make healthy choices and reduce your risk for conditions like stroke and heart disease.

Cassandra Golden, a registered dietitian from Lee Memorial Health System, stopped by the studio to tell us more about how to make healthy choices when we shop.

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