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The Low-down on Saturated and Trans Fats

By Melanie Thomassian Health Expert

Reducing the saturated and trans fats from our diet can be a massive step towards decreasing our risk of developing heart disease. But, do we really know what these fats are, or indeed what foods they're found in?

 

According to a new American Heart Association survey, consumer awareness of saturated and trans fats are at an all time high. However, we're still in need of key information on how to improve our eating habits.

The survey found that:

  • 93% of consumers were aware of saturat...
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By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...calls to more aggressively screen and treat abnormal cholesterol levels in women. This... Read more »

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Being Overweight Alone Boosts Heart Risk
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...sex, smoking and physical activity--and then for cholesterol level and blood pressure--they... Read more »

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Unsaturated, saturated, and trans fat: the good and the bad
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...commonly thought that high fat diets contribute to bad cholesterol levels and increased risks of... Read more »

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Weighing In: Can I eat shellfish if I have high cholesterol?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...that dietary fat is a larger factor in your body’s cholesterol levels. A diet high in... Read more »

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How to Lower Cholesterol: Don't Forget the Basics
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...results.    A simple blood test will check your cholesterol levels.  This test is also known... Read more »

Health Guide

Cholesterol Risk Factors
About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »
Cholesterol: Stroke, Brain Function
...stroke, a less common type ofstroke caused by bleeding in the brainthat isassociated with low overall cholesterol levels.The build-up of plaque in the internal carotid artery may lead to narrowing... Read more »
High Cholesterol Diagnosis and Testing
...associated with the inflammatory response and a higher risk for heart attack, even in people with normal cholesterol levels.CRP is also associated with high blood pressure, insulin resistance (the... Read more »
Symptoms of High Cholesterol
There are no warning signs for high LDL cholesterol levels. When symptoms finally occur, they usually take the form of angina or heart attack in response to the buildup of atherosclerotic... Read more »
High Cholesterol: Highlights
Cholesterol TrendsOlder Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

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