☆No. — you know what's good and what's bad for you. The following information may guide you on how to eat.EggsThere are vitamins(维生素) and protein(蛋白) in eggs, but there is also cholesterol(胆固醇). Cholestero isn't very good for you. So it's OK to eat two or four eggs...
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The good: Unsaturated fatsLowers rates of cardiovascular disease Lowers bad cholesterol Provides essential fats with your body needs but can’t produce itselfThe unsaturated fats are the good guys – including polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fats. When eaten in moderation, or added to ...
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Learn what LDL-C (bad cholesterol) is, the risks of having a high LDL number, and factors to consider in reducing your LDL.
Learn what LDL-C (bad cholesterol) is, the risks of having a high LDL number, and factors to consider in reducing your LDL.
lipoproteins. There are two main types of lipoprotein that are used to measure cholesterol levels in the blood: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein HDL). Low density lipoprotein (LDL) is often considered ‘bad’ whereas high density lipoprotein (HDL) is considered ‘good’...
Learn what LDL-C (bad cholesterol) is, the risks of having a high LDL number, and factors to consider in reducing your LDL.
LDL, konwn as the "bad" choleserol, is the form that may narrow arteries and limit or stop blood flow. It's the result of a diet high in fats, lack of exercise. HDL is the "good" cholesterol that sweeps the blood and removes clot. Lowering your cholesterol may reduce your risk ...
Making hormones like testosterone, estrogen and cortisol Two types of cholesterol Your body makes two types of cholesterol. One type is “bad” cholesterol. The other is “good” cholesterol. “Bad” cholesterol is called low-density lipoprotein (LDL). It’s unhealthy because if you have too ...