Finding a Low Cholesterol Meal Plan That Works

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Here’s a secret you won’t hear many other places:
The cholesterol content of a food is not what leads to high cholesterol.
Dietary science is a very complex and confusing area of study. So much so that even many of the “experts” don’t have a firm grasp on it.
The result?
Many oversimplify the topic and make nutritional suggestions [...]

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Is High Cholesterol Worsened by Smoking?

We all know about the negative effects cause by smoking cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products. This activity has a direct link to many types of cancer, including lung cancer, oral cancer and even prostate cancer in men.
But many people forget that there are other risks associated with smoking, including negative effects on your blood [...]

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Are Sugar Consumption and Cholesterol Related?

An article at Lower-cholesterol-today.com recently listed nearly 146 health risks caused by sugar. Food allergies, vitamin deficiencies, lack of energy, diabetes any many more serious issues are linked to excessive sugar intake.
It is the effects of sugar on your heart and cholesterol levels that are particularly concerning. Take a look at just a few of [...]

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The True Meaning of “Zero Trans Fat” and “No Cholesterol”

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Heart healthy options have become a “top priority” in the food industry. “Zero trans fat” and “No Cholesterol” products fill the shelves of grocery stores across the United States.
But here’s a well-kept secret about these products…
Many of them DO contain trans fats and cause high cholesterol.
The Food and Drug Administration is the organization that regulates [...]

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Two Days With Highest Heart Attack Rates

I recently saw a Dr. Oz video yesterday while surfing the internet.
Yes, the same Dr. Oz that’s on Oprah all the time.
At least that’s what I’m told. I don’t watch Oprah myself. Honest.
(Why do guys get defensive about watching Oprah? Anyway…)
He mentioned something that blew me away.
He gave the two biggest days of the year [...]

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