Cholesterol  

Answer: 

• http://www.cyberpresse.ca/vivre/sante/200903/23/01-839176-25-mythes-et-realites-alimentaires.php
• Passeport santé : http://www.passeportsante.net

Answer:  

A fibre-rich diet is good for overall health. However, there is one specific type of fibre that can help lower cholesterol levels—it is called soluble fibre. This particular type of fibre dissolves in water, forming a jelly that binds with bile acid and eliminates it. The liver then transforms more of the body’s cholesterol into bile acid, thereby reducing blood cholesterol levels.

This fibre is found in:

• oat bran
• legumes
• oranges
• apples
• strawberries
• baked potatoes with skin on
• psyllium
• oatmeal
• etc.

For more information, visit the following sites:

• Heart & Stroke Foundation: http://www.fmcoeur.com 
• Making the Connection: http://www.makingtheconnection.ca 

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All fats are not created equal! Some are more harmful than others—saturated and trans fats, for example. Trans fats are created using a process that transforms liquid oil into solid fat such as shortening. These fats raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol.

Some fats are considered good for you. This is the case for monounsaturated fats and omega-3s. Omega-3s are found within body cells and are important for the healthy functioning of many parts of the body. Like other good fats, omega-3s help lower bad cholesterol. And, because the body is incapable of producing omega-3s naturally, it is important that you make them part of your diet.

The following is a summary of good and bad fats, and the type of foods you find them in: