"We've seen an increase about a 600% increase in calls reported to us," said Amberly Johnson, director of the Utah Poison Control Center
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Following a diet that's low in salt and high in fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains can help prevent high cholesterol, according to Mayo Clinic
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