| Made by the liver and naturally occurring in the body, | | | | cholesterol, the following should be followed: a |
| cholesterol is an essential element to maintaining | | | | heart-healthy diet, cessation of tobacco use, and diet |
| health. There are two types of cholesterol, however, | | | | and exercise. Eating a heart healthy diet rich in whole |
| and understanding the difference can help you to | | | | grains, fruit, and vegetable and proteins, is the best |
| make healthy decisions and live a healthier, longer life. | | | | way to lose weight as well as lower cholesterol. As |
| Before continuing let us differentiate between "good" | | | | seen on television and in print, studies show that a |
| cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol. Good cholesterol or | | | | diet that is high is whole grains, such as oatmeal or |
| HDL is made by liver and can also be found in foods | | | | Cheerios, may help to lower cholesterol. Next quitting |
| such as shellfish and eggs. HDL or high-density | | | | the nicotine addiction will lower the levels of |
| lipoprotein is essential to maintain heart health by | | | | triglycerides, or fats in the blood, and help achieve |
| carrying out the process of eliminating excess plaque | | | | healthy levels of cholesterol. Those who are nervous |
| and cholesterol in the blood by taking it to the liver | | | | about gaining weight when kicking the habit can avoid |
| where it is further processed and eliminated from the | | | | gaining weight by following these weight loss tips. Eat |
| body. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein is also know as | | | | healthy, exercise, and avoid replacing the nicotine |
| "bad" cholesterol and is the main cause of plaque build | | | | habit with and equally devastating one, such as eating |
| up in the arteries which can lead to heart attack and | | | | junk food. Finally participating in a diet and exercise |
| stroke. | | | | routine is the best way to lower cholesterol and lose |
| While cholesterol is needed in moderation, too much | | | | weight. Sticking to heart healthy foods as well as |
| can lead to the life-threatening problems that were | | | | keeping active will ensure overall health. |
| earlier mentioned. To maintain healthy levels of | | | | |