Monounsaturated fats have only one double bond. Weight reduction with a low-fat diet may lower cholesterol, but data is inconsistent.
Polyunsaturated fats feature many double bonds that make them function differently in the body than saturated fats.
This is done to make the unsaturated lipids in vegetable oils more stable. The resulting trans fats are not fully saturated and are called partially hydrogenated oils
Soluble fiber is a group of different compounds in plants that dissolve in water and that humans can’t digest. Intestinal bacteria can digest soluble fiber.
Exercise is heart-healthy. Not only does it enhance physical fitness and help prevent obesity, but it also decreases bad LDL and boosts healthy HDL.
Every 10 pounds of excess fat produces roughly 10 mg of cholesterol per day. If you are overweight, losing weight can lower your cholesterol.
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease in several ways. One of these is through modifying how the body processes cholesterol.