If your doctor has told you that you need to get your cholesterol in check, if you are concerned about all the fuss surrounding high cholesterol, or if you’re simply a health-conscious individual, Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies is the book of choice for you. Filled with effective solutions for managing cholesterol levels, from following a low-fat diet to choosing an exercise regimen, this friendly guide is a must-have for:
- Achieving and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
- Rating your risk of heart disease
- Leading a cholesterol-lowering lifestyle
- Determining how low you should go
- Improving your overall health
You’ll discover how to build a cholesterol-lowering diet, shed pounds the healthy way, make your weight-loss menus marvelous, and keep track of calories without confusion. Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies also reveals:
- The difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterol
- The lowdown on brand-name diets
- How to cut cholesterol through prescription medications, vitamins, and supplements
- The added dangers of smoking and the benefits of alcohol (in moderation, of course!)
- How to find an exercise program you like—and stick to it
- Ways to cut back on saturated fats
- The top foods for lowering cholesterol—and the foods you must avoid
Featuring ten important cholesterol Web sites, ten nutrition Web sites, the truth behind common cholesterol myths, and a handy nutrition chart for several hundred everyday foods, Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies offers reasonable, moderate strategies to help you reach your goal. You won’t turn into an anti-cholesterol fanatic—you’ll simply gain the knowledge you need to lower your cholesterol levels and keep them that way!
