Most Popular. Top Gear USA, the History Channel's version of the long-running BBC automotive show, has been cancelled. Co-host Rutledge Wood announced in posts on Facebook and Instagram on Sunday night that the episode set to run on June 28th will be the last to air on the History Channel. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below.
Low-density lipoprotein or LDL: This bad cholesterol circulates in your blood and, according to conventional thinking, may build up in your arteries, forming plaque that makes your arteries narrow and less flexible (a condition called atherosclerosis).
Not all cholesterol is bad for the body. There are two types of cholesterol-HDL (High Density Lipoprotein or good cholesterol) and LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein or bad cholesterol).While LDL causes blockage in arteries, HDL helps transport triglycerides to the liver for excretion.ecommended level of good cholesterol is 1.55 mmol/L and above. The recommended level of LDL (bad cholesterol) is 2.6 mmol/L or lower. Sources. Sources of HDL include onions and Omega-3 fatty acids like flax oil, fish, foods rich in fibre like grains, oats, bran etc.