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Managing High Cholesterol

High cholesterol can lead to serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke. Lowering your cholesterol can be a challenge, but with a smart diet, an appropriate exercise routine, and the right attitude, you can take control of your health and change your life.

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    Just because Thanksgiving dinner is traditionally a feast, it doesn't have to be a high calorie one. In fact, with a few careful choices, it's relative easy to make it both healthy and tasty. Test your knowledge on traditional Thanksgiving foods now! 
  • Lower Cholesterol: Butter vs. Margarine?
    Which is better for your heart health - butter or margarine? Take our quiz and find out! 
  • Quiz: Do You Know Your LDL and VLDL?
    Do you know the differences between LDL and VLDL? Not to worry if you don't. Take this quiz and find out what you need to know.
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  • Quiz: Olive Oil, Omega 9, and Your Heart
    Confused about which oils are healthiest for your heart? Take Expert Lisa Nelson's quiz and look the vital differences between each.
  • Quiz: Do You Know How to Raise Your HDL?
    If you just received your latest cholesterol results and you're wondering how you can raise that elusive HDL, take this quiz to find out.
  • Which Foods Fight Prostate Cancer?
    A number of foods contain antioxidants and lycopene - substances that help prevent cancer. Can you spot which foods are the best cancer fighters."
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Cholesterol Quiz
    Need to brush up on your cholesterol knowledge before your next doctor's visit? Take Expert Lisa's quiz and learn the basics in understanding cholesterol.
  • The Lowdown on Lipids Quiz
    Have you had a lipid profile performed recently? Do you know what a lipid profile is? If you answered "no" to both of these questions, take Expert Lisa Nelson's quiz and get informed.
  • How to Exercise (Minimally) to Lower Cholesterol
    If you cringe at the word "exercise" and you also suffer from high cholesterol, then you'll probably love the information in this quiz. Learn how to get the most out of your ordinary daily activities to bump up your good cholesterol and get rid of the bad. Get started!
  • Omega-3 Quiz: How Much is Enough?
    DHA, ALA, EPA?! If these acronyms have you confused, help is on the way! Get your tongue untwisted and your omega-3s straight with Expert Lisa Nelson's quiz. Good luck!
  • What Do You Know About Dietary Fiber?
    Do you know what kind of fiber you should be eating to lower your cholesterol? You may be surprised by a few of the answers. Take expert Lisa Nelson's quiz and learn how you can make your food work for you.
  • Triglyceride Quiz: One of Your Most Important Numbers
    Doctor: "You have high triglycerides." You: "Tri-what?!" Don't worry if this is you, we've all been there. Take cholesterol guru Lisa Nelson's quiz and learn all you'll ever want to know about these fancy-sounding fats.
  • Omega-3 Supplement Quiz
    Do you want to get the most bang for your buck in lowering your cholesterol with Omega 3 supplements? Look no further. Take this quiz and learn from nutritionist Lisa Nelson the best sources of Omega 3 as well as the most heart-healthy manner in which to take this supplement.
  • Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acid Quiz
    Do you know the difference between fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6? Take our short quiz to learn quick facts about these essential supplements to heart health. By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN eNutritionServices
  • Cholesterol Foodie Quiz
    Sometimes you think you're eating healthy, but more often than not it turns out you're doing more damage than good.
  • Cholesterol Drug Information
    Read about common drugs prescribed for lowering cholesterol and find information about how to take them, interactions with other medications and common side effects.
  • Zocor vs. Lipitor
    Can you replace one cholesterol lowering drug with another? Learn about the different factors that go into choosing the correct medication for your high cholesterol.
  • Lifestyle Changes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol
    Do you want to lower your cholesterol without the use of a lot of medications? While in some cases cholesterol drugs may be necessary, one of the most important things you can do for your health is to change your diet and exercise habits.
  • Tips for a Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet
    Learn more about which fats can harm and which can help you find a more balanced diet. Get tips on lowering your cholesterol while food shopping, cooking, and eating out.
  • Recommended Daily Calories and Grams of Fat
    How much fat should you eat? Use this quick and easy tool to help you manage the lifestyle changes to help lower your cholesterol.
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