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And The Mountains Echoed
- I worried it was going to raise his cholesterol, eating all those eggs, and I asked Dr. Bashiri during one of Baba's appointments.
Chpt 9 *cholesterol = a substance found in animal fat that when eaten or produced in large quantities increases the probability of getting heart disease
- Did you know that soy can reduce your bad cholesterol?
Chpt 9
Definition:
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(cholesterol) a substance found in animal fat that when eaten or produced in large quantities increases the probability of getting heart diseaseeditor's notes: There are two main types of cholesterol:
HDL (good cholesterol) is thought to offer some protection from heart disease.
LDL (bad cholesterol) is thought to cause heart disease by encouraging plaque build-up on arteries (atherosclerosis).
HDL stands for "high-density lipoproteins" while LDL stands for "low-density lipoproteins".