Keep Levels Down

How can I keep my cholesterol level down Substitute unsaturated fats for saturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats (such as safflower and corn oil) andmonounsaturated fats (such as olive oil) help to lower blood cholesterollevels. But this doesn’t mean you should add any of these fats to your diet– you should still keep your total fat intake…

How Often

How often should i check my cholesterol? Everyone over 20 years of age, regardless to previous high cholesterol history, should have a blood cholesterol test at least every 5 years. It is recommended that the test be a fasting lipoprotein profile, this test measures not only your total blood cholesterol level, but also the amount…

Beyond Hyped Diets

Beyond Hyped Diets

The makeup of the microbiome Just looking at the surplus of dieting magazine articles and flashing weight loss advertisements on websites, it’s clear that the idea of healthy living is central to the public consciousness. But beyond hyped diets, trending superfoods, and the stigma of a high body fat index, what are some ways it…