Health Update: Don’t Be Fooled, We Need Cholesterol
Most of us have been raised to believe that high cholesterol is bad for you, end of story. This simplified understanding does not take into account the different types of cholesterol, some of which are very good for us and are actually necessary for the proper functioning of our cell walls.
Polyunsaturated fats and trans fats (the bad fats) from processed foods and refined oils like canola oil create cell walls that are flabby and unhealthy. Saturated fats (the good fats) from meat, dairy, olive and coconut oils on the other hand, give our cells the necessary stiffness and stability for healthy structural integrity.
Good cholesterol (from saturated fats) is a precursor for vitamin D, a hormone needed for healthy bones, proper growth, mineral metabolism, muscle tone, insulin production, reproduction, and immune system function.
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