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Cutting the fat from your diet

October 03, 2008
Recent statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults are obese, a figure that translates to more than 60 million Americans. But what are the best ways to cut the fat out of a low cholesterol diet? Experts at CholesterolNetwork.com have compiled this article that explains how different kinds of fats affect your health. The article also gives examples of things to avoid on food labeling, the percentages of fats that people should consume, and a list of foods and oils that contain healthier fats. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Lower Cholesterol: Butter versus Margarine
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

This seems to be an area of confusion for many people.  Some swear by butter only and others opt... Read more »

Health Guide

Tips for a Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet
Reducing your cholesterol can be a huge step in decreasing your risks of health complications like heart disease.General TipsSaturated fats should be avoided or reduced, and trans fats should be cut... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
Obesity is a well-documented health crisis in America. Recent statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults are obese – this translates to more than 60 million Americans! Obesity impacts more than... Read more »
Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
...healthy cholesterol high and your lousy cholesterol low. Eggs have taken a beating when it comes to low cholesterol diets. This is because the AHA recommends limiting dietary cholesterol to 300... Read more »
The Skinny on Dietary Fats
Dietary fat is often portrayed as a villain – especially when you’re talking about weight control. We always hear that you should avoid fat. And the fact that most food manufacturers make... Read more »
CareCentral: What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home
One of the first steps to take when choosing a nursing home is to compile a list of facilities that offer the type of care needed, that are geographically convenient, that are within your price range... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

Find out how cholesterol is produced.... Read more »

Medications

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...medication should be used along with a low saturated fat/low cholesterol diet, exercise, and... Read more »

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Rosuvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin." It is... Read more »

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Low-Carb Diet May Harm Heart
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Going low-carb to lose weight? New research shows you may be jeopardizing your heart health by trading in carbohydrates for... Read summary »

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Pistachios Can Fight Heart Disease
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A handful of pistachios a day may help you fight heart disease. A new study from Penn State reveals 1.5 to three ounces of the... Read summary »

Low Cholesterol Linked to Premature Birth
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By Kate McHugh, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with very low cholesterol levels have an increased risk of... Read summary »