The Eggs and Cholesterol Myth
Checking out the health and fitness news this week I was surprised to find an article on the old eating eggs raises your cholesterol myth at NaturalNews.com. I had always thought that this old furphy had been well and truly busted some time ago, but if it is still being discussed then I guess it just isn’t common knowledge yet – which it... more
Cholesterol And Your Diet
Lowering your dietary intake of cholesterol is recommended to maintain overall good health. Basic dietary guidelines are as follows: Limit the following in your diet: Fats, especially saturated fats. All foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (most margarines and baked goods. Dairy fats, such as whole milk, cheese made with whole milk,... more
Information On Cholesterol Levels.
Total cholesterol level can be determined through a simple blood test, and in fact, an at-home test kit is available and can be just as accurate as the standard tests procured in a doctor’s office. So how do you know if you’re at risk for heart disease or blood clots from cholesterol? The first step is to know your ‘number’. In other words,... more
Cholesterol – What Is It and Are You At Risk?
Cholesterol is a fatty lipid, steroid and an alcohol found in the body tissues and blood plasma of vertebrates. It is the essential part of the outer membranes of human body cells, and it circulates in the blood. Cholesterol in the human body comes from two major sources. About three-quarters of the body’s total cholesterol is produced within the... more
