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By Liz Krieger
There's that old joke that asks where a 200-ton elephant sits. (Anywhere he wants, of course!) Well, in a similarly obvious manner comes this week's cooking adventure. What do you do when you have 12 pounds of blueberries on the counter? Make blueberry muffins and...
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 Liz Krieger
When I was a teenager, I spent a fair amount of time at the mall. Oh, heck: Who am I kidding? I spent A LOT of time there. I wasn't hanging out with a gang of friends scouting for boys, though; most of the time I was with my mom. We'd stroll from store to store...
Get ready to say good-bye to cholesterol confusion:
Q: What are plant sterols and why do I need them?
A: Plant sterols are natural compounds that can help block the absorption of dietary cholesterol, helping to maintain the normal levels in the blood. They’re found...
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.
A: The phrase “use moderation” may sound common, but that’s only because it’s so true. And coffee is no exception. The general medical consensus is, for most people, one to two cups a day is just fine. And you’re right, in new...
By Willow Jarosh, R.D., and Stephanie Clarke, R.D.
A: Plant sterols and stanols (also called phytosterols and phytostanols) are compounds naturally present in small amounts in many plant foods like grains, fruits, legumes, nuts, and oils like olive, corn, and sunflower. While...
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...
By Liz Krieger
There’s no question that the person most excited about the commencement of this blog is my husband. When we met nearly four years ago, he knew very, very well how little I cooked, and how generally clueless I was in and around the kitchen. He was fully aware that...
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...
Parents around the country were shocked when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as many as 20 percent of American teens already have cholesterol problems. But take heart: You can help your kid make a few simple changes that can not only reverse unhealthy cholesterol...
