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I've noticed that when you mention the word cholesterol many people automatically cringe and shudder. Many customers, and some cooks I know, do not realize that there are two forms of Cholesterol. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL).
LDL (low-density lipoprotein): A molecule that is a combination of lipid (fat) and protein. Lipoproteins are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood.
LDL Cholesterol: The low-density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body. LDL cholesterol is therefore considered the "bad" cholesterol.
HDL cholesterol: The high-density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the tissues of the body to the liver so it can be gotten rid of (in the bile). HDL cholesterol is therefore considered the "good" cholesterol. The higher the HDL cholesterol level, the lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
This link goes into more details:
What is LDL and HDL Cholesterol?
The American Heart Association has recommended that you Know Your Fats. All fats actually aren't bad.
Amer. Heart Org. - Fish Oil Benefits & Research
Id like to know what everyone thinks about cholesterol and fish.
Thanks
Jodi
I've noticed that when you mention the word cholesterol many people automatically cringe and shudder. Many customers, and some cooks I know, do not realize that there are two forms of Cholesterol. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL).
LDL (low-density lipoprotein): A molecule that is a combination of lipid (fat) and protein. Lipoproteins are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood.
LDL Cholesterol: The low-density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body. LDL cholesterol is therefore considered the "bad" cholesterol.
HDL cholesterol: The high-density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the tissues of the body to the liver so it can be gotten rid of (in the bile). HDL cholesterol is therefore considered the "good" cholesterol. The higher the HDL cholesterol level, the lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
This link goes into more details:
What is LDL and HDL Cholesterol?
The American Heart Association has recommended that you Know Your Fats. All fats actually aren't bad.
Amer. Heart Org. - Fish Oil Benefits & Research
Id like to know what everyone thinks about cholesterol and fish.
Thanks
Jodi