Why it's so important to manage your cholesterol levels.
11 Ways To Outsmart High Cholesterol
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Do you know where your cholesterol is? Don’t assume your cholesterol is fine just because the doctor said so several years ago.
If your doctor determines your fasting total cholesterol level exceeds 200 or if your LDL cholesterol level is above 100, you can get it down safely with these simple lifestyle modifications.
1. Set a target. How low can you go? Well, that depends. If you have a
(BlackDoctor.org) -- All fats aren’t bad, and in order to lower your cholesterol levels and cut down your risk of heart disease, it isn’t necessary to eliminate all dietary fats—just the bad ones. Good fat actually reduces high cholesterol and keeps your heart healthier.
The Bad Fats
• Saturated fat. This type of fat (along with trans fats) is what leads to high cholesterol caused by diet. This
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Have you ever noticed that sometimes when you stub your toe, you can feel it in your cheekbones or some other awkward place in your body? Ever wonder why that happens? Well, the body's many tissues, organs, systems and processes are closely connected, and when there's a problem in one area or function of the body, many others may also be affected. This also applies to cholesterol. When a health condition affects the way the body processes cholesterol, it begins to build up in the
(BlackDoctor.org) -- If your doctor diagnosed you with high cholesterol, he probably told you to change your diet. That doesn't mean going on a diet for a weight loss quick-fix; it means changing the way you buy, cook, and eat food.
What a Heart-Healthy Diet Means
A cholesterol-lowering diet isn't just about what foods you shouldn't eat — it includes foods that you should. The American Heart Association and the National Heart