Whale blubber is something everyone might be used to in daily life but often fail to recognize it. Whale blubber is pure fat that is used for almost all cosmetics, soaps, leather etc.
The government recommends that healthy adults should have a total cholesterol level below 5 mmol/L. In the UK, two out of three adults have a total cholesterol level of 5 mmol/L or above, and the average cholesterol level is about 5.7 mmol/L, which can be risk factor in the development of heart disease.
Not all cholesterol is created equal. HDL, or high density lipoprotein, is known as good cholesterol. This is a very beneficial cholesterol to have in high levels, as it carries the fat through the blood and prevents it from depositing on you arteries. Bad cholesterol is known as LDL or low density lipoprotein. You should also consider your triglyceride levels. Total cholesterol levels should ideally be between 100-200 mg/dL for an adult. Diet plays an important part in your cholesterol levels. It can both raise and lower your numbers. Here are 12 LDL cholesterol lowering foods for you to enjoy.