Read Food Labels Carefully
You should get into a habit of reading the labels on food. While they may have messages such as "Low Fat" or "Reduced Calorie" written all over the front of the package or can, when you read the label and understand what you are looking for, you will probably be surprised. Regardless of what the claim may be, the label may tell another story. The FDA provides these important guidelines, therefore, should be what you look for. If the message and label do not jive, move on to a different product.
* Low Cholesterol: 20 mg or less cholesterol per serving and 2 grams or less saturated fat per serving.
* Cholesterol-Free: Less than 2 mg cholesterol per serving, and 2 grams or less saturated fat per serving.
* Sugar-Free: Less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving.
* High-Fiber: 5 grams or more fiber per serving.
* Less fat: 25% or less fat than the comparison food.
* Low fat: 3 grams or less of fat per serving.
* Light (fat): 50% or less of the fat than in the comparison food (ex: 50% less fat than our regular cheese).
* Fat-Free: Less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving, with no added fat or oil.
* Lean: Less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 g of saturated fat, and 95 mg of cholesterol per (100 gram) serving of meat, poultry or seafood.
* Extra Lean: Less than 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, and 95 mg of cholesterol per (100 gram) serving of meat, poultry or seafood.
* Saturated Fat Free: Less than 0.5 grams of saturated fat and 0.5 grams of trans-fatty acids per serving.
* Low Sodium: 140 mg or less per serving.
* Very Low Sodium: 35 mg or less per serving.
* Sodium-Free or Salt-Free: Less than 5 mg of sodium per serving
* Reduced Calorie: At least 25% fewer calories per serving than the comparison food.
* Low Calorie: 40 calories or less per serving.
* Light (calories): 1/3 fewer calories than the comparison food.
Article Source: Health Guidance
So, i think we need to decrease some food and sugar right? Eat something which have low calorie and light. If not, maybe we also will included for who have potential to be new heart disease problem patient.
I have a small cholesterol, I'm happy that's it
Essential fatty acids are healthy and can help lower cholesterol and eating plenty of oily fish and fish in general si also a fantastic fat burner, along with loads of green vegetables, especially broccoli. I love fish and that has helped bring down my fat content by half in the recent months.
well, fatty acids help to decrease cholesterol, but even i heard if we eat fish it increases fat...
is it true...
yeah, I am also aware of my heart condition because I am fond of eating fatty foods
Yes, you must always watch your cholestrol and more importantly go to checkup at least once a year, especially when your insurance provides it, then you should go.
To prevent heart diseases, disorders, and heart attacks, you must live healthy and clean. Eat fruits that are rich in vitamins will be helpful for your body. Just like any other food, moderation is the key, that's why we should moderate the intake of cholesterol foods in our body.
Exactly! It doesn't matter even if you are thin or young.