Cholesterol - a fat produced by the liver; important in normal body functioning
LDL - low density lipoproteins, AKA "the bad kind"; can increase risk of arterial disease by leaving plaque on arterial walls
HDL - high density lipoproteins, AKA "the good kind"; helps prevent arterial disease by acting like waste removal carriers
Triglycerides - type of lipid found in your blood; after we eat, the fat is converted by our body into the chemical form of fat (triglyceride)
Desirable Levels...
Cholesterol 100-199
Tri 45-149
HDL >39
LDL 40-99
How to make improvements...
-get rid of any extra weight you need to lose
-perform regular aerobic exercise
-nooooo smoking
-limit 1-2 alcoholic beverages a day
-increase monounsaturated fats such as avocados, olive oil, peanut butter
-add soluble fiber to your diet found in oats, fruits and veggies
-avoid trans fats found in margarine and partially hydrogenated oils
Make an appointment with your general doctor to get a physical with a blood draw. When the results come in, compare your numbers with the desirable ranges. If they aren't where they should be it's okay because now you know what you need to do to make the appropriate changes...your body will thank you :)
Stay healthy my friends!
xoxo
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