Healthy Arteries, Healthy Life: A Guide to Atherosclerosis.
Have you ever thought about how what you eat today can affect your heart tomorrow? Let’s talk about cholesterol and a condition called atherosclerosis (1,2). Atherosclerosis is when your arteries gradually become blocked over time. The tricky part? You may not notice symptoms until it becomes serious (3). What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance your body needs to build cells, make hormones, and produce Vitamin D. Your liver makes most of it, but foods like meat, eggs, and...
