Prevention Tips For High Cholesterol Infographic

Cholesterol is divided into high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and low-density cholesterol. The former has a protective effect on the cardiovascular system and is usually called "good cholesterol". The higher the latter, the risk of coronary heart disease will increase, which is usually called As "bad cholesterol".

The infographic below shows the food with good and bad cholesterol. Click to edit this infographic.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in every cell of our body. Cholesterol cannot move through the body alone because it does not dissolve in water. It is carried in our blood by lipoproteins.

• Having a high cholesterol means that the level of cholesterol in your blood is outside of the normal range (too much LDL and insufficient HDL).

• Too much bad cholesterol in your blood can increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack or a stroke.