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Cholesterol and You

Cholesterol and You

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHOLESTEROL
AND HEALTHY EATING

Don't let yourself to be confused by cholesterol! The first thing to know to succeed in cholesterol lowering program is to be well informed and understand what is all about. Cholesterol, and your control of its intake, can be a very easily understood concept if approached correctly. This page, is organized into a many introductory topic headings about cholesterol with explanations following. You may jump to specific topic of your interest or read them all.

Adequate cholesterol is essential for the proper functioning of the body. Cholesterol levels vary depending on diet, age, sex, heredity, and other factors. Our bodies obtain cholesterol in two ways:
1. From the liver, which manufactures it and
2. From the foods we eat.

There are many benefits of controling cholesterol. The risk for cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, high blood presure) decreases if you are keeping your cholesterol and tryglicerides in recommended levels. Lovering cholesterol levels may help adults with type 2 diabetes to prevent or even reverse hardening of their arteries.

A healthy diet and exercise are very important!

You can significantly affect your future health and quality of life if you adopt healthy behaviours. The best time to identify your risk factors and change your behavior is when you are young, but any time is good time to develop effective strategies to improve your health. Keep in mind that healthy diet and exercise are very important for your body and your health. Focus on a positive and set realistic goals. Unrealistically high goals will only discourage you. Expect to make many adjustments along the way. Learn more about cholesterol and healthy lifestyle and take action now!

Topics covered:
Cholesterol
Reduce Dietary Cholesterol
Cholesterol Content of Commonly Used Foods
Triglycerides
Meat & Meatless Cooking
Making Change
About Fats
Fat Facts
Low Fat Diet
Fat and Fibre Tips
Fat Scoreboard
Test Your Fat I.Q.
Set Your Goals
Eating Well
Healthy Eating
Food Guide
DASH Eating Plan
Watch Your Salt
Learn How to Season Your Food Without Salt
Start Cooking
Substituting Egg Whites For Whole Eggs
No. 1 Spice Blend
Food Sources of Vitamin A
Food Sources of Vitamin C
Food Sources of Vitamin E
Did You Know?
Diet and Eating Out
Coenzyme Q10
Sources of Coenzyme Q10
Take the Quiz
Healthy Eating Recipes
Acai Benefits Cholesterol Levels: Rat Study
Heart Disease


Did You Know?

Cholesterol is an important component of cell membranes, sex hormones, the fluid that coats the lungs, vitamin D, and the protective sheats around nerves.
High triglyceride levels are a reliable predictor of heart disease, especially if associated with other risk factors, such as low HDL levels, obesity and diabetes.
A sedentary lifestyle is a known major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
For people with borderline high or slightly increased triglycerride levels, increased physical activity, reduced intake of added sugars and starches, and weight reduction can help bring levels down into the healthy range.

"Stress, immigration, and social isolation can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease."


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