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Another Reason to Celebrate High HDL (Good) Cholesterol

In an intriguing new report, scientists determined that having a high HDL (good) cholesterol level is strongly associated with a lower risk of cancer.  The data comes from a review of 24 pooled studies that followed cancer incidence and HDL levels.  The researchers found a 36% lower risk of cancer for every 10 point increase in [...]

Just Say Whoa! to High Cholesterol

Minimize consumption of saturated fats.

Fatty cuts of beef, pork and lamb, poultry skin, whole dairy products (milk, cream, full fat cheeses, ice cream), palm and coconut oil.
Saturated fat is the primary dietary culprit that elevates your LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Strictly avoid trans fat!

Stick margarine, vegetable shortening, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils. READ MORE>>