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What you need to know about Cholesterol testing Having your blood cholesterol measured is a relatively simple and inexpensive process. The problem is in getting accurate results and then a sound interpretation of the figures. This blood test is complicated to run in a laboratory. Different labs use a variety of methods that yield differing…
Steps you can take to keep your cholesterol level down. If you are trying to control you blood cholesterol level, you must limit not only the amount of cholesterol you consume, but also the amount of saturated fat, which appears to stimulate the body’s production of cholesterol. Experts now recommend that you reduce dietary cholesterol…
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The TLC diet is a low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol eating plan. The TLC diet is for anyone whose LDL is above his or her goal level. TLC guidelines: Other Low Cholesterol or TLC diet factors: Soluble fiber may be increased in the diet if LDL is not lowered enough by reducing saturated fat and cholesterol.Certain food…
Cholesterol is found in meat, poultry, seafood and dairy products; no plant products contain cholesterol. Consuming saturated fats may also be a major factor in raising your blood cholesterol. Because your body also produces cholesterol on its own, you could theoretically cut cholesterol out of your diet completely and your body would never miss it….
HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the body. LDL cholesterol is known as “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is believed to have a protective effect against heart disease because…
Breads, cereals, rice, pasta, and other grains, and dry beans and peas are generally high in starch and fiber and low in saturated fat and calories. They also have no dietary cholesterol, except for some bakery breads and sweet bread products made with high fat, high cholesterol milk, butter and eggs. Like fruits and vegetables,…
Eat foods low in saturated fat some suggestions are fat free or 1% dairy products, lean meats, fish and shellfish, skinless poultry, whole grain foods, fruits, and vegetables. Look for soft margarines that are low in saturated fat and contain little or no trans fat. Eat foods high in soluble fiber, such as oats,oranges, pears,…
When should I start checking my cholesterol level? Men aged 35 and older and women aged 45 and older should have their cholesterol checked periodically. Depending on what your cholesterol level is and what other risk factors for heart disease you have you may need to have it checked more often. Risk factors for heart…
The biggest one-day ultra-marathon cycling event in the Pacific Northwest is RAMROD [Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day]. It combines the breathtaking beauty of Mount Rainier National Park with a strenuous 152-mile course that climbs 10,000 feet. John Dixon organized the first RAMROD competition in 1984, which had 45 finishers in total. The gathering…