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By Willow Jarosh, R.D., and Stephanie Clarke, R.D.
Q: I’ve heard that some types of fiber can be good for my cholesterol. Is that true, and if so, which kinds?
A: Yes, it’s true that soluble fiber can help support healthy cholesterol levels when you eat it along with a...
You’ve fasted somewhere between 9 to 12 hours and had your blood drawn to check your cholesterol levels. And now the result, formally known as the lipid profile, is in. Except, it reads like a trigonometry exam, all acronyms and numbers. Here’s what you need to know:
Total cholesterol...
By S. Johanna Robledo Wade
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of steroid that circulates in the blood (and it is also part of some fats...
By Willow Jarosh, R.D., and Stephanie Clarke, R.D.
Q: I just found out that I have high cholesterol. What's the first thing I should do regarding my diet?
A: Finding out that you have high cholesterol is an eye-opening and alarming event for many people. But making dietary...
It’s great that companies now must list the total amount of trans fat on the Nutrition Facts label. After all, trans fat raises triglycerides as well as bad (LDL) cholesterol while and lowering heart-protective good cholesterol (HDL). These effects all contribute to inflammation in the body that...
