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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It seems that nowadays all the attention concerning diet and heart disease risk centers around the consumption of fat and their effects on... Read more »
What is Trans Fat? A large number of manufacturers began adding trans fat to processed food about twenty-five years ago as a means to... Read more »
You're overweight and all you hear is: Cut the sugar Cut the salt Cut the portions Cut the calories Cut the number of times you eat and... Read more »
A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol... 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 »
Dietary fat is often portrayed as a villain especially when youre talking about weight control. We always hear that you should avoid fat. And... 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 »
The New York City Board of Health passed a ban on trans fats in December. This widely used fat has been linked to heart disease.This ban, the first... Read more »
While food shopping, you will no doubt see products labeled as “fat free” or “lite.” What do these labels really mean, and can you trust... Read more »
Replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids Firstly, limiting your intake of saturated and trans fats will have a beneficial effect on your HDL cholesterol. In particular, it is vitally...
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