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Cholesterol, we’ve all heard about it, but do we know what it means? Cholesterol isn’t necessarily bad but there are two types of cholesterol that is in your blood. These are high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL is a “good” type of cholesterol which can help keep the “bad” LDL cholesterol from blocking your artery walls. There needs to be a balance of both HDL and LDL levels in order for a person to stay healthy.  Generally it is good to have a higher level of HDLs and lower levels of LDLs, although these ranges can vary from … Continue reading  

McDonald’s Moves to Healthier Options Eating healthy has always been the preferred option, but not all restaurants present such options. Sometimes it may not even be possible at certain fast food restaurants to purchase something that is considered somewhat healthy. At McDonalds, which is often seen as an unhealthy choice, is taking one step towards providing healthier options. The new choice for combos instead of fries is a side salad. McDonald’s also said they planned to include fruits and vegetables in more of their offerings in the near future. These offerings will slowly rollout in the next 3 years to … Continue reading