The Missionary Messenger Volume 1- Issue 1 | Page 8

Let Talk About … Preventing High Cholesterol September is National Cholesterol Education Month. It is important to know the facts about cholesterol because high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, which is the number one killer of Americans. Cholesterol is defined as a waxy substance that is found in the fats in your blood. The body and the food you eat are the two sources of cholesterol. The liver makes sufficient cholesterol for your body needs. Consuming animal foods like meats, whole milk dairy products, and egg yolks can cause you to develop high cholesterol and increase the likelihood of heart disease. In addition, t