Cholesterol counts are getting scarier. Very often even for seemingly fit people the numbers come out rather crooked. Reasons for this can be multiple and are often beyond the realms of diet and what we eat.
And it may be held responsible for maximum number of heart attacks in the country but the fact still remains that cholesterol is a 100% necessary ingredient in the processes that sustains life.
So what exactly is considered to be the main dietary cause of high blood cholesterol? Are there any significant symptoms of high cholesterol? Which foods must be eaten and which foods must be avoided to keep the cholesterol levels in check?
Take this FitQuiz this week and get all your answers!
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