Fat Dictionary
Blood Cholesterol:
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the bloodstream. It comes from two sources- your body and food. It is made by the liver and is used by the body to make hormones and other materials. Cholesterol is an essential part of the human body. It must be present for the body to [...]
Health Tips: Know Your Cholesterol
Who is affected by High Cholesterol?
No one is truly safe from the effects of high cholesterol.
It affects the health of both men and women.
High cholesterol also affects the health of all ages (over 16% of those affected are under 65!).
What exactly is cholesterol?
Total cholesterol is the amount of fat found in your blood.
It is produced [...]
Easy ways to cut the fat and cholesterol in your diet
Easy ways to cut the fat and cholesterol in your diet
Reduce the amount of meat in your diet – eat smaller portions and plan some meals around grains, lentils and vegetables, instead of meat
When you do buy meat, choose leaner cuts – trim off all visible fat
Take the skin off turkey and chicken before you [...]
Health Tips – How can I improve my cholesterol levels?
Health Tips – How can I improve my cholesterol levels?
1. Eat less fat and cholesterol
Your body naturally produces all the cholesterol you need to stay healthy. But you also get dietary cholesterol through the food you eat. Every food that comes from animals (e.g. meat, butter, eggs, cheese) contains some cholesterol. Eating a high-cholesterol diet [...]
Health Tips – How is my cholesterol level measured?
Health Tips – How is my cholesterol level measured?
Because high cholesterol has no symptoms, you must have a cholesterol blood test to determine if your levels are higher than normal. A cholesterol test will measure:
LDL cholesterol levels
HDL cholesterol levels
Triglyceride levels
The total amount of cholesterol in your blood
The ratio of HDL cholesterol to total cholesterol in [...]
Health Tips – Why is cholesterol a health problem?
Health Tips – Why is cholesterol a health problem?
While some fat is necessary for good health, too much fat in your bloodstream can lead to long-term problems. When your blood levels of LDL cholesterol are too high, it can cause excess cholesterol to build up on the walls of your blood vessels. These fatty deposits, [...]
Health Tips – What is Cholesterol?
Health Tips – What is Cholesterol?
Are you confused about cholesterol? Wondering how to tell the difference between “good” and “bad,” “high” and “low,” “saturated” and “unsaturated?”
Confusing as the subject may be, the bottom line is clear. Lowering your cholesterol can substantially reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke. Learning how to control your cholesterol [...]
