What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance made by your liver and found in some foods. It plays vital roles: - Makes hormones (like estrogen and testosterone) - Helps build cell membranes - Supports vitamin D production and bile for digestion There are two main types: - LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) – “Bad cholesterol” because it can build up in arteries - HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) – “Good cholesterol” because it helps clear LDL from the bloodstream So, question of the day: Does cholesterol alone cause heart attacks and strokes?

Are you dealing with nasal congestion? This time of year is crazy as allergy season is kicking in and upper respiratory infection/flu is hopefully dialing down!

🛒 Metabolic-Friendly Grocery Plan (Budget Edition) Built directly from this week’s flyer to keep food affordable + health-focused 🧾 What We’re Buying Protein (priority) - Chicken (bulk pack) → ~$10 - Ground turkey → ~$7 - Eggs (18 ct) → $4.49 - Tuna packets (10/$10) Produce - Avocados (10/$10) - Apples (~$5) - Zucchini/squash (~$4) - Onions (~$3) - Cucumbers (~$4) Smart carbs - Potatoes (~$4) - Bread (2/$6 → ~$3 used) Extras - Cheese (2/$5) - Olive oil (~$8 staple) 👉 Estimated total: ~$80–100 core groceries 🍽️ Simple Weekly Meal Plan Breakfast - Eggs + avocado - Eggs + fruit Lunch - Chicken + veggie bowls - Tuna + cucumber mix Dinner - Sheet pan chicken + vegetables - Turkey + potato skillet - Egg scramble night (budget-friendly) Snacks - Apples + peanut butter - Hard boiled eggs - Cheese + cucumbers 💰 Cost Breakdown - Meals average $2–4 per person - Family of 4 stays around $120–140/week 🔑 Key Focus - Protein at every meal - Whole foods over processed - Simple, repeatable meals

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Hello! So, quiz for today! Which marker best reflects **inflammation** related to cardiovascular and metabolic risk? A) LDL cholesterol B) hs-CRP C) HDL cholesterol D) Triglycerides Post your answer in the comments!