By Ben Needles
 Cholesterol is a non-soluble lipid (fat-like compound) that is transported throughout the blood stream. All living animals have cholesterol in their blood streams. The cholesterol is transported throughout the circulatory system in varying sized lipoproteins.
Good and Bad Cholesterol
Most people have probably heard of HDL and LDL, or good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. In scientific terms, these are actually named low density lipoproteins and high density lipoproteins.
High density lipoproteins are functional in the circulatory system and its good to have a large number of these when your cholesterol is monitored. Low density lipoproteins levels need to remain low.
It is believed that the most common determinant for cholesterol levels is what we are born with, that its pre-determined and based upon genetics. However, more recently studies have shown that diet and some smart food choices can also help in controlling cholesterol levels.
Soy Food Studies
One food that has gained recognition for its fight against cardiovascular disease and lowering cholesterol levels is soy foods. In |
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By Ben Needles
 We all live very busy lives, many of us opt for eating fast food rather than proper meals because it is easier. We do not stop to think of the consequences that our actions lead.
It is, however, worthwhile considering switching to a low cholesterol menu in a bid to maintain proper health.
Fast Foods Are Not A Good Idea When Trying To Lower Cholesterol
It is possible to try and find a low cholesterol menu that has fast foods in it but it will still contain a higher amount of trans fats that will only increase your weight and in the end increase the amount of cholesterol in your body.
You would be better off designing your own low cholesterol menu and this will help you in regards to improving your health. A few ingredients to start off with would be the following:
. Fruit, and pure Fruit juices (Exception to, being avocados). Fruit bars with no added fat nor added nuts appear fine.
. Vegetables and Vegetable juices - steamed, boiled, raw. Can be cooked with a |
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