
Managing Cholesterol For Dummies
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Take charge of your heart health with this guide to managing cholesterol
Managing Cholesterol For Dummies demystifies cholesterol and clearly offers effective solutions for prevention, management, and lowering it which have changed in recent years.
This approachable guide helps you understand why balancing overall cholesterol is important, and what you can do to improve your numbers and keep them in check. It also navigates the latest lifestyle tips, medical treatments, complementary therapies, and culinary nutrition research available to keep your heart in shape. You'll also learn what cholesterol really is, how it's formed and linked to inflammatory processes you can reverse, and why it's never too early to think about keeping cholesterol regulated. If you're managing an existing condition, this book will help you make sure you're on a treatment path that works for you. This Dummies guide lays it all out in a clear way, so you can get your cholesterol questions answered without feeling overwhelmed.
- Learn how to maintain good health and reduce the risk of diseases linked to high cholesterol
- Get the latest cholesterol insights, like oxidized LDL cholesterol and why it matters
- Make mouthwatering recipes packed with fiber, antioxidants, and healthful fats to fight inflammation
- Decide on a treatment plan, including medications and complementary therapies, that's right for you
For anyone dealing with elevated cholesterol or helping a loved one manage their numbers-and for people who want to avoid high cholesterol altogether-Managing Cholesterol For Dummies covers all the must-know information for staying healthy.
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Simon Poole, MD, has more than 30 years' experience as a doctor, teacher, and researcher. He's an award-winning author and a Senior International Collaborator with the Global Centre for Nutrition and Health in Cambridge (UK).
Amy Riolo is a bestselling author, award-winning chef, television host, and Mediterranean lifestyle ambassador.
Content
Introduction 1
Part 1: Understanding Cholesterol 5
Chapter 1: Why Cholesterol Matters for Health 7
Chapter 2: Defining Cholesterol 17
Chapter 3: Understanding High Cholesterol 29
Chapter 4: Appreciating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation 39
Part 2: Changing Your Diet to Manage Cholesterol 59
Chapter 5: Understanding the Role of Cholesterol and the Diet 61
Chapter 6: Discovering the Best Diet for Cholesterol Management 79
Part 3: Assessing Risks 97
Chapter 7: Calculating the Risk of Cholesterol 99
Chapter 8: Understanding Your Individual Risk 109
Chapter 9: Reducing Risk through Self-Care, Sleep, and Connection 123
Chapter 10: Reducing Risk through Exercise and Stress Management 133
Part 4: Incorporating Medicines and Holistic Approaches 147
Chapter 11: Evaluating Treatment Options for Cholesterol 149
Chapter 12: Choosing a Holistic Approach 165
Part 5: Heading into the Kitchen 173
Chapter 13: Cooking and Eating to Manage Cholesterol 175
Chapter 14: Organizing the Kitchen and Meals 195
Chapter 15: Recipes 211
Part 6: The Part of Tens 249
Chapter 16: Ten Easy Wins to Manage Cholesterol 251
Chapter 17: Ten Cholesterol-Friendly Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet 259
Chapter 18: Ten Misconceptions about Cholesterol 267
Index 275
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