About Cholesterol: Basics of a Heart-Healthy Diet

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Cholesterol Tests & Symptoms Treatment Cholesterol-Lowering Diet From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Have you recently been told that your cholesterol is too high? Or, perhaps you have noticed that what you are doing to lower your cholesterol isn't quite working. If your situation fits one of these scenarios, you may need to look at your diet for answers. A healthy diet is the cornerstone of a healthy heart - and it can help keep your cholesterol levels within normal range, too. Which Diet Is Best to Lower Your Cholesterol? There are so many diets out there, but which one is right for you? Many diets have shown to be effective in helping you to lower your cholesterol levels, and meal plans contain their fair share of heart-healthy foods. If you want to follow an already-established meal plan, this article goes over some diets that are heart-healthy. The Basics of a Cholesterol-Lowering Diet There are many delicious foods out there, but are you consuming the right ones? This basic skeleton of a cholesterol-lowering diet will help you to select the right foods -- and tell you which foods you should stay away from. Tips to Lower High Cholesterol by Cutting Fat From Your Diet When you’re told you have high cholesterol, one of the first things you’ll do is modify your fat intake. However, this can be difficult to do, especially if you’ve never had to watch what you eat. By following these tips, you can lower the amount of fat you consume, which may help to keep your cholesterol levels in check. How To Make Your Kitchen Heart Healthy When following a low-fat diet to lower your cholesterol levels, having healthy foods in your pantry and refrigerator is very important. Cholesterol Ads Blood Sugar Range Blood Glucose Level Bad Cholesterol Food Cholesterol Menu Cholesterol Recipe Featured Articles Shopping Low-Fat at the Grocery Store Which Foods Are High In Trans Fats? Eating Healthy While on the Go How To Distinguish Between Low and High Cholesterol Foods Types of Foods To Avoid on a Low Cholesterol Diet The Top 4 Superfoods That Can Lower Your Cholesterol   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement