About Women's Health: Foods That Fight High Cholesterol

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor As you may know, too much LDL "bad" cholesterol, or too little HDL "good" cholesterol in the blood can influence disease risk. Like high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of heart disease, a cholesterol problem is considered a risk factor for future heart trouble. Here's how to help keep your levels in the healthy zone. Plus, details about a brand new About.com newsletter. Cholesterol-Friendly Foods Dietary changes are typically the first step in treating mild to moderately elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol-Lowering Diet Basics Myths about High Cholesterol Walnuts & Other Foods That Fight Cholesterol (video) Search Related Topics:  cholesterol and lifestyle changes  low cholesterol diets  heart disease prevention Working Out Works! Moving your body can move your cholesterol numbers in the right direction. Raise Your Good Cholesterol Levels: What You Can Do Can Yoga Cure Cholesterol Problems? Side Effects: Medications That Might Raise Cholesterol Levels Search Related Topics:  preventing heart disease  cholesterol and triglycerides  hdl cholesterol How Phytosterols (Plant Sterols) Help Heart Health Plant sterols, found in fruits, vegetables, beans and other non-animal food products--as well as fortified foods such as Benecol or Smart Balance spreads--are natural cholesterol-reducers. What Are Phytosterols and How Do They Work? 10 Ways To Get More Phytosterols In Your Diet The Controversy Over RYR (Red Yeast Rice) Search Related Topics:  phytosterols and cholesterol  cholesterol friendly foods  healthy snacks ¿Qué es la angina de pecho? (Announcing a new newsletter from About en Español!) ¿Quieres leer artículos de salud en español? Tenemos buenas noticias. About.com acabó de lanzar su primer newsletter en español. Suscríbete aquí para El Semanal (About en Español), y lee artículos de Embarazo y parto, Salud infantil, Diabetes, Sexo, y otros temas de salud. A continuación encontrarás algunos de nuestros artículos: Diez síntomas de cáncer de la mujer ¿Qué es el sexo, la sexualidad y la salud sexual? Search Related Topics:  angina de pecho  dolor en el pecho  síntomas angina Related Searches Cholesterol LDL HDL Cholesterol Diet Bad Foods Heart Healthy Foods High Cholesterol Featured Articles The Healthy Weight, Healthy Eye Link Why Does 911 Put You On Hold? Moderation: When Eating Something Bad Is Good The Next Big Thing In Baby Showers: Gender Reveal Themes Paleo Diet Pros & Cons 10 Fascinating Facts About Digestion   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement