Quick Facts on Cholesterol Your Liver produces Cholesterol Our Body Needs Cholesterol to help structure cell walls, produce Vitamin D, make bile, and create hormones Cholesterol is found in Animal Products such as Meat and Dairy There are 3 types of Cholesterol – LDL or the “Bad” cholesterol. HDL or the “Good” cholesterol, and Triglycerides […]
What is Cholesterol and How Does it Affect my Heart? Read More »
The human body needs some fat to store energy, protect our organs, insulate us, and help the body absorb vitamins. However, not all fat is “good” fat and the American Heart Association recommends that the majority of Fats we eat be Unsaturated Fats (Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated). You should also limit the amount of Saturated Fat
What are Good Fats and Bad Fats? Read More »
It’s important for you to know the risk factors that affect your heart and possibly lead to Heart Disease. Some risk factors you cannot control such as your age, family history, gender, and race. But, the good news is that there are other risk factors that you can control. Most patients with heart disease can
Risk Factors That Can Affect Your Heart Read More »
Choosing what oil to use and where to use it can be confusing for any cook. Cardiac patients need to be even more informed when choosing the best cooking oils for heart health and to look for oils that are low in Saturated Fat and NO Trans Fats. All oils should be kept away from
Best Cooking Oils for Heart Health Read More »
