Cholesterol is a lipid, a fat-like substance that your body uses as a building block to produce hormones, vitamin D, and digestive secretions that help you break down fats. High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, digestive problems and gallstones, as well as peripheral and coronary artery diseases. Lowering your cholesterol can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are not sure of what to eat. There is a lot of information out there that can be overwhelming, but let’s explore the good, the bad and truth about cholesterol.
