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Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal
By: Kristy Haugen
The occurrence of chronic disease is significantly influenced by the amounts and types of nutrients we consume. The role of dietary fats and the risk of coronary heart disease are featured.
Understanding the different types of fats can be difficult for the consumer. Since not all fats are created equal […]
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Is There Good and Bad Cholesterol?
By: Kristy Haugen
Most know of cholesterol as a bad thing. However, cholesterol is essential for many functions in the body. Why is cholesterol so necessary?
Many classify cholesterol as good and bad. This is not true. Cholesterol is simply cholesterol. When thinking of good and bad, many are referring to HDL’s and LDL’s. HDL refers to […]
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