You would think if you have high cholesterol what you need to do is reduce the amount of cholesterol in your diet and that will take care of the problem. However, that is not the case.
You do need to limit the amount of cholesterol you consume, but the types of fat you consume have a greater impact on blood cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol.
Different types of fat include - saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats. Saturated and trans fats may have a negative impact on blood...
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A recent article in The New York Times inspired me to return to tepary beans. I had eaten and written about them six years ago, but had... Read more »
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... Read more »
Reducing your cholesterol can be a huge step in decreasing your risks of health complications like heart disease.General TipsSaturated fats should be... Read more »
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... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are substances made of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol,... Read more »
They taste good, but... There are many foods that give us tremendous pleasure to eat. Sadly, many of these foods are also extremely high in salt, fat, and cholesterol and should be avoided by people who have high cholesterol or other risk factors...
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