Cholesterol

  • Cholesterol Heavy Food to Avoid
    With the alarming increase in obesity in the United States, millions of people are psyching themselves to have a low-cholesterol diet. This is evident in the mushrooming of health food stores across the country and... (Read More)

  • Cholesterol: What Your Level Means
    Having a low cholesterol diet can be beneficial to people who are trying to look over the health of their heart.  That is because there are certain types of cholesterol that may lead to the... (Read More)

  • Manging Your Cholesterol
    What is cholesterol?Cholesterol is a type of fat that is found in the blood. Unlike common belief , it is not as destructive as it sounds. Our body needs cholesterol for digesting dietary fats, making... (Read More)

  • Supplements to Help Lower Cholesterol
    Many people with high cholesterol levels or at high risk for cardiovascular heart disease (CHD) take dietary supplements to lower cholesterol. According to cardiologist Mimi Guarneri, MD, "Supplements can be very beneficial to heart health."... (Read More)

  • Understanding High Blood Cholesterol
    High blood cholesterol is a common condition nowadays that is characterized by having high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a kind of waxy and fatty matter that can be found in all... (Read More)

  • What Affects Blood Cholesterol Level
    Scientists have long linked high blood cholesterol levels to heart disease. It seems that being able to control and lower blood cholesterol levels can greatly help in maintaining a healthy heart. Blood cholesterol level is... (Read More)

  • What Are Plant Sterols?
    Nutrition experts advise people with high blood cholesterol levels to eat foods high in fiber and low in cholesterol and saturated fats. While this measure can reduce blood cholesterol levels, sometimes they don't go far... (Read More)

  • What is Cholesterol?
    Being young, teenagers hardly think about cholesterol. For them, cholesterol is just some ingredient in the foods that they eat. They are right though, in way. Some teenagers' most favorite foods are practically swimming in... (Read More)