Diet is not the only part of the cholesterol equation, but it is the one that you have control over. Cholesterol is found in animal sources, such as meat, high fat dairy, eggs, shellfish, organ […]
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Know Your Cholesterol Numbers
Do you know your cholesterol numbers? If you have not had a check-up in the past year, now might be the time to find out. Chances are you might have a problem. Lipitor is the […]
Food for Life 16
Macronutrients in our diet: Dietary Fats and Coronary Heart Disease The cells in your body use fat as an energy source and need cholesterol as a component of their membranes. Because fat is not soluble […]
Your Diet and Disease Prevention Part 4
Heart health guidelines continued • Opt for fat-free and low-fat dairy products. Also choose lean meats in place of higher-fat cuts. The leanest cuts of meat are loin, flank, and round. • Get at least […]