Guest guest Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY Tuesday, 27 September 2011 Everyone listen up because class is now in session! Okay, now that I have your attention... I like to learn new things and, when I do, I like to share what I've learned...with you. And today in my class, you're going to learn all about cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of fat found in everyone's body. First of all, you should know that cholesterol is a type of fat found in everyone's body. But did you know there are two types of cholesterol? There's HDL and there's LDL. Now LDL cholesterol would be the "bad guy" in today's class. Why? Because LDL cholesterol builds up a greasy, waxy substance in your body's arteries called plaque. That plaque restricts the flow of blood through your arteries and can lead to some health problems we'll talk about later in this lesson. Now I know, you may be wondering why I began our lesson talking about the bad cholesterol instead of the good. Well wait, I do have a reason. See, I began by discussing the bad cholesterol because it's gonna help you see why the good cholesterol is so, well...good for you! HDL cholesterol...now that's the good stuff! HDL cholesterol...now that's the good stuff! And why is it so good? Easy answer. HDL cholesterol actually helps remove the bad LDL cholesterol from your body. That's right, HDL cholesterol tells that bad LDL stuff to...get outta town! (And I mean out of your arteries.) Now you see why I was saving the good HDL cholesterol for last. (It helps make my point.) To help you picture what's going on inside you, I want you to think of your arteries as very tiny tubes that run throughout your body. (In fact, that's what they are.) Those important little tubes carry oxygen-rich blood to each of your body's organs. When the walls of your arteries get lined with that nasty-old plaque I told you about earlier, that's where the problems begin. LDL cholesterol cakes up your arteries, restricting blood flow, leading to heart and other circulatory issues. I'm talking heart attacks and strokes here. See? That's the ugly part. I'm sad to say that I've known too many people throughout my career who've suffered heart attacks or strokes because of the way they ate. If you haven't been to the doctor and had your own cholesterol checked lately, you really need to. It's that's important. And I can guarantee, when it comes to your cholesterol level, your doctor's gonna tell you what I'm about to tell you. "Watch the fats you eat!" Bad LDL cholesterol comes from animal-based fats. That bad LDL cholesterol comes from animal-based fats. I'm talking foods like steaks, bacon, egg yolks and high-fat dairy products. And believe me, if you're eating lots of these foods, you're gonna end up in "Plaque City" and I'm not kidding! Now I do want you to remember that fat is one of the six food groups and your body needs a little fat everyday. Your body wants and needs that good fat...in moderation. We'll be talking about one of those sources of good fat tomorrow. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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