DIET TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL

Providing Information on Foods That Lower Cholesterol and Low Cholesterol Recipes.

Everyone should understand the significance of cholesterol whether you are a fitness freak or someone who never works out.   Often times though, cholesterol is misunderstood by those who do not know very much about it and it is constantly underestimated by those who do not know they suffer from high cholesterol.  Cholesterol is good because it is essential for our bodies to function but it can also be bad if improperly used.  It is also extremely important when you are on a diet to lower cholesterol that you understand the difference between the good cholesterol and the bad cholesterol.

The good cholesterol is called HDL cholesterol which stands for high-density lipoprotein.  HDL’s role is to help keep our body functioning properly and to maintain the cell walls so they are healthy.  When we have high levels in our bodies it helps protect us against a heart attack whereas low levels increase the risk of heart disease.  It is believed by experts that it helps carry bad cholesterol away from the arteries and liver where it is then expelled from the body. (more…)