Question 1

how could i get bad cholesterol when i don't put salt in or on my food?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Cholesterol is a separate food component from salt. Google reading food labels

Question 2

would someone please explain to me..aside from sodium, if there aren't cholesterol in potato chips, why are they so bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Fat: Potato chips are generally fried and often fried in saturated fat. The extra calories and saturated fat are bad for you, much more than the potato per se.

Question 3

what are some good recipes sites for low sodium or cholesterol cooking?

Accepted Answer

Low sodium diet: Here is a link for a low sodium and low cholesterol diet: 
https://patienteducation.Osumc.Edu/documents/heart.Pdf

you can go on the web and find another site if you want.

Good luck.

Question 4

does eating excess salt result in high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

No: Total cholesterol is made up of "good" cholesterol (hdl), "bad" cholesterol (ldl) and triglycerides.You want high hdl, and low LDL & triglycerides.  High cholesterol is caused by genetic factors (your body makes too much cholesterol), dietary intake, and lack of exercise.  Exercise has been shown to increase HDL and lower ldl. Salt intake does not impact cholesterol levels.

Question 5

what number is considered low calorie?? is it 140 and below?? what is considered low sodium?? low cholesterol??

Accepted Answer

: An average adult needs to consume about 1500 to 2,000 calories daily depending on the degree of physical activity(Exercise).
So any calorie number under 1500 would be considered low calorie diet.
As for Sodium, avoid adding extra salt at the dining table.
Many preserved foods such as soups have excess of salt, so avoid them..
Cholesterol is mostly made by your liver so diet has minor effect.

Question 6

cholesterol, hormones, salt, glucose can all be measured from blood. is it possible to measure level of hydration via blood? 2 c if i have enough h2o

Accepted Answer

Hydration level: When your body is "dry", the concentration of chemicals and cells get higher. Each volume of blood has more concentrated numbers of red cells and white cells. The concentration of electrolytes ( sodium, chloride, potassiums...) all get higher. The acidity of the body fluids can change drastically depending on the degree of dehydratation. Death can occur when chemicals get too much out of range...

Question 7

i have been prescribed pravastatin sodium 20mg for cholesterol,  i'm concerned about it's long term side effects i'm a diabetic.

Accepted Answer

Monitor: It's an effective medication and widely used.  You should take it, especially as a diabetic.  Just keep close follow up with your physician.

Question 8

what does it mean if one of my ankles is swollen? i dont eat tons of salt so i doubt its that, is it kidneys or what? i do have high cholesterol issue

Accepted Answer

If one ankle is : Swollen, I would consider injury or biomechanical induced condition. Could have venous insufficiency on one limb.

Question 9

i have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. does that mean i should not eat any salt? or is there a certain salt that is healthy for me to take?

Accepted Answer

Low salt: Depending your blood pressure and cholesterol levels you may need more intervention than just low salt. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation and take medication, if prescribed.

Question 10

can donating blood or platelets have a beneficial impact on cholesterol, triglycerides, and sodium/pressure levels?

Accepted Answer

Not a lasting effect: Blood or blood component donation may reduce cholesterol and triglycrides for a day or so but does not have a lasting effect. Given your symptoms you should seek care from a physician.

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How could i get bad cholesterol when i don't put salt in or on my food?

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Would someone please explain to me..aside from sodium, if there aren't cholesterol in potato chips, why are they so bad for you?

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What are some good recipes sites for low sodium or cholesterol cooking?

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Does eating excess salt result in high cholesterol?

A member asked:

What number is considered low calorie?? is it 140 and below?? what is considered low sodium?? low cholesterol??

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Cholesterol, hormones, salt, glucose can all be measured from blood. is it possible to measure level of hydration via blood? 2 c if i have enough h2o

A member asked:

I have been prescribed pravastatin sodium 20mg for cholesterol, i'm concerned about it's long term side effects i'm a diabetic.

A member asked:

What does it mean if one of my ankles is swollen? i dont eat tons of salt so i doubt its that, is it kidneys or what? i do have high cholesterol issue

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I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. does that mean i should not eat any salt? or is there a certain salt that is healthy for me to take?

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Can donating blood or platelets have a beneficial impact on cholesterol, triglycerides, and sodium/pressure levels?

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