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Cholesterol

The body uses cholesterol to create hormones and other substances necessary for digesting food. Though the body can produce its own, we also consume it in our food. It travels through the blood in lipoproteins, which consist mainly of fat and can cause problems in a high amount.

High levels can negatively affect your health and increase your risk of developing heart disease. However, there are two kinds of lipoprotein. These include low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). LDL carries cholesterol around the body and will clog arteries when there is an excess. This type is good. HDL specifically carries cholesterol to the liver where it gets broken down and expelled from the body. This type is bad. Some foods are higher in cholesterol than others. If you are concerned with your heart health, you should try to cut fatty foods like bacon, butter, and coconut cream out of your diet. These days there are plenty of healthy alternatives you can find at your local grocery store. Give turkey bacon a try, you might like it! 
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