By Ben Needles
 Cholesterol is a non-soluble lipid (fat-like compound) that is transported throughout the blood stream. All living animals have cholesterol in their blood streams. The cholesterol is transported throughout the circulatory system in varying sized lipoproteins.
Good and Bad Cholesterol
Most people have probably heard of HDL and LDL, or good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. In scientific terms, these are actually named low density lipoproteins and high density lipoproteins.
High density lipoproteins are functional in the circulatory system and its good to have a large number of these when your cholesterol is monitored. Low density lipoproteins levels need to remain low.
It is believed that the most common determinant for cholesterol levels is what we are born with, that its pre-determined and based upon genetics. However, more recently studies have shown that diet and some smart food choices can also help in controlling cholesterol levels.
Soy Food Studies
One food that has gained recognition for its fight against cardiovascular disease and lowering cholesterol levels is soy foods. In |
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By Dane Fletcher
 The term fat refers to the white or yellowish substance in the bodies of animals and human beings, especially just under the skin, which helps to keep the body warm. The consensus among bodybuilders is that consumption of fats should be kept to the barest minimum. When one is seen taking fats and working out at the same time, this is seen as lack of seriousness, ignorance or sheer waste of time. We should note that there exist many different types of fats, each serving specific function.
To begin with, saturated fats are best avoided because they have been proven to bring more problems than benefits to the body. This category is made of animal fats which are generally in solids in nature. One of the most serious conditions brought about by this category is the heart disease. However, taking minimal amounts of animal fats is beneficial to the bodybuilder because cholesterol, which is found in saturated fats, is known to increase the rate of muscle contraction and relaxation.
Although this has never been fully proven using sound scientific procedures, the link is |
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