Cholesterol and Diet

Yes, olive oil's the reigning champ of healthy, versatile fats, but these alternatives are worth a pour. All have the same amount of calories—roughly 120 per tablespoon—along with health (and taste!) perks.   View slideshow

Few foods pack a bigger nutritional punch than salmon—it’s rich in protein, heart-helping omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D.   View slideshow

About one in two American adults has borderline or high cholesterol levels, which increase one’s risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease. Medication is only part of the solution: To keep cholesterol under control, maintaining a healthy weight and diet is just as important as taking a daily pill.  Read More

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet places limits on sodium, dietary cholesterol, and total calories.   View slideshow

It's just not fair: Fat got a bad rap decades ago because scientists assumed, based on the misinterpretation of a couple of large studies, that eating foods containing fat would lead directly to obesity and heart disease. Fatty foods were made out to be our sole dietary vice, responsible for raising our cholesterol levels, clogging our arteries, and causing us to get, well, fat.  Read More

Eating a healthy diet doesn't mean the end of taste—just check out this collection of delicious low-cholesterol recipes. You'll forget you're eating for your health!   View slideshow

Eating a heart-healthy diet doesn’t mean the end of taste. You'll never feel deprived of real food—just check out this collection of delicious low-cholesterol recipes. You’ll forget you’re eating for your health!   View calendar

Tips for making cholesterol lowering foods taste delicious, even while you're lowering your cholesterol levels.   View slideshow

It's recommended that 20% to 30% of the calories adults consume come from fat, but do you know the difference between the good and the bad? Fat doesn't have to be a scary word, so long as you're getting enough of the right kind.   View slideshow

Do you know which salmon is best—Atlantic, Alaskan, or sockeye? Or what about wild versus farm-raised? Here are a few things to keep in mind the next time you’re stumped in the seafood aisle.   View slideshow

There's a reason you're confused in the butter aisle. Not all margarines (or butters) are the same. Here are some of the best and worst products for your heart.   View slideshow

Trans fat can make food taste good, last longer on grocery-store shelves, and more hazardous for your heart. Many food manufacturers and fast-food chains have removed or reduced trans fat. But it still lurks in many foods—here are 22 to watch.   View slideshow

From hash browns to ceviche to corn chowder with sausage, here are some meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks and drinks, that taste great without boosting your blood pressure.   View slideshow

These recipes all feature safe fish, so break out the lemon wedges and treat yourself tonight to this ultimate summer health food!   View slideshow

Sweets aren’t off-limits if you’re aiming for a heart-healthy diet, just choose carefully. High fat content (particularly saturated fat) can cause higher cholesterol levels in the body, but these 10 desserts are both low-fat and tasty!   View slideshow

Ready for some exciting health news? "Ninety-nine percent of heart disease is preventable by changing your diet and lifestyle," says Dean Ornish, MD, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California at San Francisco and author of Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease.  Read More

Certain key foods can dramatically reduce your risk of getting heart disease. Add these low-cholesterol superfoods today for a healthier heart tomorrow.   View slideshow

Fiber can lower blood sugar, cut cholesterol, prevent colon cancer, and even help you avoid hemorrhoids. Here are 20 fiber-rich foods to consider—and tasty recipes that contain them.   View slideshow

Prepare a simple and satisfying dinner with these healthy recipes. We'll show you how to make everything from pasta and pizza to burgers and burritos, all with less than 15 grams of fat.   View slideshow

Think you know it all? Check out common myths about high cholesterol, who’s most likely to have it, what types of food can cause it, and why—sometimes—cholesterol isn’t a bad word.   View slideshow

High cholesterol comes from a variety of sources, including your family history and what you eat. Here is a visual journey through the most common causes.   View slideshow

From breakfast to dinner (and snacks in between) you're entire day can be heart-healthy! A good-for-your-ticker diet doesn't have to be bland or boring, as we show you here with these heart-y foods that will leave you satisfied.   View slideshow

Paul Tasner, 62, of Greenbrae, Calif., has cholesterol" that zoomed up to 298 five years ago. "That's comparable to having little bits of cheese floating around in your arteries," he says. On a fat-restricted vegetarian diet, he was able get it down slightly. But he has a hard time resisting cravings for junk food, especially when he is traveling on business.
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Many people with heart disease try to banish fats, but they're missing out on lots of foods that can protect the heart. Avocados, nuts, fish, olive oil—they're all fatty, and they can all help keep you alive. But other fats act as napalm to the heart.  Read More

High cholesterol is no reason to avoid your favorite fall foods. Indulge wisely with these five recipes.   View slideshow

All the things that make holiday desserts delicious are also the ingredients that are high in fat. Try these guilt-free desserts instead.   View slideshow

Vicki has coronary artery disease. Here she describes her efforts to lower her cholesterol with drugs and diet.   Read More