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Understanding Cholesterol: LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides

By: Billy J Riggs
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 Understanding Cholesterol: LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides by best-selling author Billy J. Riggs is a straightforward and insightful guide designed to help readers comprehend the complexities of cholesterol and its impact on health. Written from the perspective of a stroke survivor, Riggs simplifies medical jargon and delivers practical advice that anyone can understand, making it an essential resource for those looking to manage their heart health.
The book begins by explaining the foundational aspects of cholesterol and triglycerides, breaking down the roles that HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides play in the body. Readers will learn about the importance of maintaining a healthy balance and why unchecked cholesterol can lead to serious conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. Riggs shares his personal experiences and the wake-up call that led him to make critical lifestyle changes after suffering a stroke.
Drawing on both research and real-world experiences, Understanding Cholesterol delves into how lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, and stress management can affect cholesterol levels. Riggs also discusses the effects of processed foods, sugar, and fats, offering insight into how changes in food production have altered the quality of the American diet. He provides guidance on how to reverse the damage through simple but effective strategies, from swapping out unhealthy habits to adopting sustainable dietary changes.
The book explores the roles of both natural and artificial sugar substitutes, discussing the benefits and potential long-term drawbacks. Additionally, Riggs examines common myths around food and health, giving readers clear, actionable advice on what works and what doesn’t in the journey to lower bad cholesterol and improve overall health.
With a combination of personal stories, medical facts, and practical strategies, Understanding Cholesterol empowers readers to take control of their health. Whether you are already dealing with high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, or just looking to prevent future problems, this book is an invaluable tool in your wellness toolkit.

This book serves as both an informative guide and a motivational story of recovery, making it perfect for anyone who wants to better understand cholesterol management in simple terms. Physical Illness & Disease Cholesterol
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Mainstream ideologies with some good and bad advices. I stopped listening when I heard the advice to consume margarine.

Contains some good and bad advices

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very informative, easy to understand and incorporate into life. I was feeling very overwhelmed but this really made a difference in moving forward with new skills and hope. Thank you!

put together well and easy to understand

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a waste of time, you can tell it’s not written by a doctor or a nutritionist with a deeper knowledge of the subject plus some information has changed based on new medical research

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