Health

Cholesterol is needed by our body. But any excess cholesterol is bad, since it increases the risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol is found only in animal products. Plant foods (fruits, vegetables, and grains) have no cholesterol unless animal fats are added in preparation or seasoning.
Much controversy exists about fat, cholesterol and heart disease:
- Some medical experts believe that consumption of high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol lead to high blood cholesterol and, in turn, to an increased risk of heart disease.
- Yet, other experts state that there is still no proof that reducing consumption of cholesterol will effectively reduce the incidence of heart disease.
Other factors that have been strongly implicated in heart disease are stress, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, diabetes, and a family history of heart disease.
It is desirable to avoid/reduce Saturated Fats in our food intake.
Saturated fat is the highest in coconut oil, and lowest in canola oil.
Exercise regularly, at least 30 minutes each, three times a week.