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Saturated fat is fat that
consists of triglycerides
containing only saturated
fatty acids. Diets high in
saturated fat correlate in
some studies with an
increased incidence of
atherosclerosis and coronary
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Bran
Bran is the hard outer layer
of cereal grains, and
consists of combined
aleurone and pericarp. Along
with germ, it is an integral
part of whole grains, and is
often produced as a
by-product of milling in the
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Low density lipoprotein
Low-density lipoprotein
(LDL) refers to a class and
range of lipoprotein
particles, varying in their
size (18-25 nm in diameter)
and contents, which carry
cholesterol in the blood and
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High density lipoprotein
High-density lipoproteins
(HDL) form a class of
lipoproteins, varying
somewhat in their size (8-11
nm in diameter) and
contents, that carry
cholesterol from the body's
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Hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia (literally: high blood cholesterol) is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the ... > more -
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a sterol and a lipid found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. Cholesterol plays a central role in many biochemical ... > more -
Unsaturated fat
An unsaturated fat is a fat or fatty acid in which there is one or more double bond in the fatty acid chain. A fat molecule is monounsaturated if it contains one double bond, and polyunsaturated if ... > more -
Brown rice
Brown rice is unmilled or partly milled rice, a kind of whole grain. It has a mild nutty flavor, is chewier than white rice, and becomes rancid more ... > more -
Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerotic heart disease, is the end result of the accumulation of atheromatous plaques within the walls of the ... > more -
Ischaemic heart disease
Ischaemic (or ischemic) heart disease is a disease characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart. It is the most common cause of death in most western countries. Ischaemia means a "reduced blood ... > more -
Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is a modern nutritional model inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of some of the countries of the Mediterranean basin, particularly Southern Italy, Greece, Cyprus, ... > more -
South Beach diet
The South Beach diet, developed by Miami, Florida-area cardiologist Arthur Agatston, emphasizes the consumption of "good carbs" and "good fats." Dr. Agatston developed this diet for his cardiac ... > more
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