08-22-2009, 05:16 AM
You need some cholesterol...There are two types--HDL and LDL. HDL is good cholesterol and LDL is bad cholesterol. LDL builds up on the inner walls of the your arteries. It can turn into plaque, a hard substance that can clog your arteries. If there is a clot and blocks an artery, you can have a heart attack or stroke. HDL is 'good' because it can protect against a heart attack. HDL can also keep LDL away from arteries.
EVERYONE should eat foods low in saturated fat, keep a healthy weight, and exercise.
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