Health Tips

Cholesterol is a substance produced naturally by your liver.  We also get cholesterol from what we eat.  Products such as red meat, poultry, fish and dairy products all contain cholesterol.  Your body needs cholesterol to help insulate nerves, make cell membranes, and produce certain hormones.  And, since the body creates cholesterol, you don’t need any more from your diet.

LDL cholesterol
LDL is the “bad” cholesterol - LDL stands for low density lipoprotein; the LDL carries cholesterol to the arteries.

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A proper diet is essential to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Breakfast:
Every proper diet begins with a healthy breakfast.  People who eat whole grain, fiber rich cereals have been shown to have the lowest cholesterol levels.

Butter and Margarine:
Butter has a high level of saturated fat.  Margarines and trans fats should also be restricted.  Smart Balance Buttery Spread has been proven to improve cholesterol levels, contain no trans fatty acids..naturally, and can be used as a replacement for butter or margarine.

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