Why You Should No Longer Worry About Cholesterol in Food
For years, we’ve been told to avoid high-cholesterol foods for heart health, but those days may be coming to an end. A top nutrition advisory committee says people no longer have to be concerned about...
View ArticleShould I Find Out Whether My Cholesterol is Sticky or Dense?
Q: Should I find out whether my cholesterol is sticky or dense? A: Even though the levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol in your blood may be normal, the type of LDL you have may be more dangerous. The...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Cholesterol and Butter
Butter can be a rich, creamy delight, added to a hot piece of bread or used to cook some of our favorite foods. But it’s also known for not being very healthy, high in calories and fats. Cardiologist...
View Article8 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods To Try
Cholesterol is a finicky little thing: You’ve got both bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) and good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein or HDL) and those levels can fluctuate slightly...
View ArticleWhat’s the Difference Between ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Cholesterol?
“Cholesterol” is one of those words we all know but don’t actually know … you know? You’ve probably heard about good and bad cholesterol, as well as high and low cholesterol, but you may not be...
View ArticleThe Whole Truth About Whole Grains
Eating right can help improve your cardiovascular and overall health, but food labels and names can be confusing. That’s especially true when it comes to grains. Most of us have grown up hearing that...
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