Who should have their cholesterol checked?

Nutrition

Excess cholesterol can lead to heart disease however high blood cholesterol has no symptoms. Screening can detect cholesterol abnormalities before heart disease develops or worsens. That is why every adult should have his or her cholesterol checked regularly. All adults 20 years and older should have their cholesterol checked at least once every five years.…

Main Types of Dietary Fat

Nutrition

There are four main types of dietary fat, all having a different effect on your body. Saturated Fats These increase your risk of developing heart disease by raising your low-density lipoprotein (LDL or ‘bad’) cholesterol levels and may also decrease your levels of protective high-density lipoprotein (HDL or ‘good’) cholesterol. Saturated fats are mainly found…