September is National Cholesterol Education Month and the American Heart Association is a trusted source of cholesterol information. From healthy eating ideas to tools that help you understand high cholesterol treatment options, we've got you covered.
Get the Low Down on keeping your cholesterol low
Anyone can have high cholesterol. It doesn't matter whether a person is thin, overweight, young or old. Cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 3 killers of Americans. So it’s important to know your cholesterol numbers and keep them down. Through the American Heart Association’s Cholesterol Low Down, you’ll learn how to manage your cholesterol and other cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Join Cholesterol Low Down today. You’ll have access to free educational information to help you reach your cholesterol goals
Use Heart Profilers to help build your personal treatment plan
Now that you know your cholesterol numbers, what do you do with that information? Our Heart Profilers tool helps you understand the options available to you, potential side effects, and even highlights how others have fared with similar treatments. Register today, print your report, and take it to your doctor to find out the most effective treatment for you. more
Learn heart-smart cooking habits
Cooking heart-healthy is simple with recipes from the American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, Third Edition. Avoid excess saturated fat and cholesterol while enjoying mouthwatering foods from this bestseller. It's available from booksellers everywhere. Download sample recipes and find out how to order online. more
Shop smart. Live healthy.
Finding foods low in cholesterol is easy. Simply look for products in your grocery store bearing the American Heart Association’s red heart with the white check mark. It’s your assurance the food is low in cholesterol and saturated fat. The online grocery list builder will help you identify foods, add them to your list, and print your list to make shopping easy. Eating healthy has never been easier! more
Manage high cholesterol day-to-day
The cholesterol Web site at americanheart.org features the latest news and information about cholesterol. You can take the Cholesterol I.Q. quiz and download the latest healthy eating and fitness tips. The site also links to online discussion forums on high cholesterol. Visit today to sign up for the American Heart Association's free, monthly cholesterol e-newsletter. more
