Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies
Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies by Carol Ann Rinzler, published by John Wiley & Sons in April 2008, is a comprehensive guide designed to help readers manage their cholesterol levels effectively. This second edition offers the latest information on cholesterol treatments, dietary advice, and lifestyle changes necessary for reducing the risk of heart disease. With 368 pages of accessible content, this book provides practical strategies for assessing cholesterol risk and understanding the balance between beneficial and harmful cholesterol levels.
Readers will discover how to implement a cholesterol-lowering diet, make informed choices about fats and fibers, and recognize the impact of lifestyle factors such as smoking and exercise on cholesterol levels. The book also includes guidance on discussing relevant medical tests with healthcare providers and features lists of resources, myths, and historical milestones related to cholesterol. Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their heart health through informed dietary and lifestyle choices.
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The latest ways to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease
Need to get your cholesterol in check? You’ll find the latest information about cholesterol, including treatments, drug information, and dietary advice, in Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 2nd Edition, an easy-to-understand guide to cholesterol control. You’ll learn how to lower your numbers and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. You’ll also find out how to eat and exercise properly, use vitamins and supplements, and quit unhealthy habits.
You’ll find out cholesterol’s positive functions and why too much can be a bad thing. You can also assess your cholesterol risk by taking your age, sex, ethnicity, and family history into consideration. Find out what you need to ask your doctor about stress tests, ECBT, and angiograms to check for plaque buildup. Design a cholesterol-crushing diet and understand which foods can help you lower your numbers. Find out how smoking, alcohol, exercise, excess weight, supplements, and prescription medications affect your cholesterol levels. Find out how to:
- Assess your cholesterol risk
- Understand the benefits and risks associated with cholesterol
- Design and adhere to a cholesterol-lowering diet
- Avoid dangerous drugs
- Reduce your risk of heart attack
- Choose fats and fibers correctly
- Check for plaque buildup
Complete with lists of ten important cholesterol websites, ten nutrition websites, ten cholesterol myths, ten landmarks in cholesterol history, ten foods that raise your cholesterol, and ten foods that lower your cholesterol, Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help keep your cholesterol levels under control for good!
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