Butter vs. margarine
Is margarine healthier than butter? Neither is ideal, because butter is loaded with saturated
Here are some guidelines:
This seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt for margarine for heart health. Who is... Read more »
If you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you may be worried about reducing your intake of high cholesterol foods. Studies... Read more »
The holidays are here ago, so let's review some tips so you stick with your diet to lower cholesterol levels AND still enjoy a satisfying... Read more »
With so much hype about how "bad" LDL cholesterol is, you may have completely overlooked HDL cholesterol. However, HDL cholesterol plays... Read more »
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, so it's a great time to think about having your cholesterol checked, and to take steps... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diet - cholesterol Recommendations More than half of the adult population has blood cholesterol levels higher than the desirable... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipids are the building blocks of the fats and fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in... Read more »
Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by reducing their fat intake, researchers say, even if these adults are already taking statins to get... Read more »
A device called the Liposorber is being used to remove bad cholesterol from the blood of people with extremely high levels of cholesterol. The... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »