Cholesterol is the waxy, fat-like substance found in your *lo**stream and every cell in your body. While the substance is normal as well as important to some body functions (without it our bodies would be unable to produce cell membrane, Vitamin D and various hormones, such as progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone) there is trouble when our bodies have too much cholesterol. This condition is known as hypercholesterolemia. Sasha Thomas and Janet Rankine-Henry, nutrition coaches based in St Catherine, state that an oversupply of cholesterol will result in the waxy substance starting to form blockage in the arteries, which can lead to stroke and heart attack. 'Bad' cholesterol A healthy serving of vegetables. Low-density Lipoprotein (ldl) is what is known as 'bad' cholesterol. It carries cholesterol to tissues, included the arteries. Most of the cholesterol in the *lo** is the ldl form. The higher the level of ldl cholesterol in the *lo**, the greater your risk for heart disease. High-density Lipoproteins (HLD) is what is known as 'good' cholesterol. Hdl protects your body by carrying cholesterol away from your arteries back to the liver, which removes it from the body. A low level of Hdl cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease. Cholesterol comes from two sources. It's produced in your body, mostly in the liver, and it's found in foods that come from animals, such as meats, poultry, fish, seafood and dairy products. Egg yolks and organ meats are high in cholesterol. The body makes all the cholesterol it needs. Everyone over the age of 20 should get their cholesterol levels measured at least once every five years. How to lower your cholesterol level Eat small portion of meats Fill up on vegetables Egg yolks and organ meats are high in cholesterol. Avoid vegetable and salad toppings, such as chopped eggs, crumbled bacon and cheese Use margarine instead of butter, and use sparingly Select foods that are steamed, garden fresh, broiled, boiled, baked, roasted, poached. Decrease saturated fats and trans fat Increase soluble fibre, such as oats (10-25g per day) Eat whole fruits instead of juices Drink skimmed milk, low-fat yoghurt instead of whole milk Use lean, well-trimmed meats baked, broiled, roasted or stewed; shrimp is low in fat but high in cholesterol Discard fat which cooks out of meat; chicken and turkey Use oil and margarine made from unsaturated fats such as corn, cottonseed, soyabean, sunflower and olive At Chinese restaurants, look for items that are steamed, Jum (poached), Kow (roasted), Shu (barbecued). At fast food restaurants order salads, grilled chicken sandwiches If you are overweight, lose excessive weight (A healthy bmi is between 18.5-24.9). Regular physical activity can help you lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. It can also reduce your risks of high *lo** pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. To accomplish all this, it is suggested that at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, at least four days a week, be a part of your plan to lower cholesterol. Food Serving Size Cholesterol Level Boiled egg 1 225mg Cream cheese 1oz 27mg Cheddar cheese 1oz 19mg Butter 3.5oz 250mg Lamb 3.5oz 70mg Beefsteak 3.5oz 70mg Chicken 3.5oz 60mg Kidney (beef) 3.5oz 375mg Liver ( beef) 3.5oz 300mg Ice cream 3.5oz 45mg Sponge cake 3.5oz 260mg

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