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F US ON WE NE :
CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION MONTH
September is cholesterol education month and whole) do not contain any cholesterol.
and seems to be the perfect time for discussing But eating foods that are processed that
dietary fats and cholesterol and the fact that contain certain ingredients like palm oil or
not all of these foods are created equal. palm kernel oil negatively a ect your body’s

Cholesterol is something that naturally exists cholesterol level.
in the body and also exists in some, but not Eating foods high in fi ber can help remove
all, foods. There are two types of cholesterol: extra cholesterol from the GI tract. Fiber
HDL (high-density lipid-proteins), the good binds to negative cholesterol and is excreted.
cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipid- Some dietary oils can also help keep the good
proteins), the bad cholesterol. The HDL cholesterol. Olive oil, canola oil, sunfl ower
helps keep the body healthy and the LDL’s oil, and soybean oil can all help keep the good
contribute to clogging arteries and can cholesterol high and keep the bad cholesterol
directly a ect cardiovascular health. from getting higher. Try using these oils in

Animal-based foods — meats, fi sh, poultry, baking or cooking instead of using butter or
eggs, and dairy all contain dietary cholesterol. margarine. Also, placing the focus on eating a
Lowfat or nonfat dairy options have had the variety of foods at every meal, especially plant-
cholesterol removed. Any plant-based foods: based foods and whole grains, each can help
fruits, vegetables, and grains (both refi ned keep your cholesterol in check.

A ergen Awarene : SESAME
Having an allergy to sesame has been on the dangerous one. Alternate names for sesame Source:
rise over the last two decades. Although it include tahini, sesamol, sesemolina, halvah, www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-
is not currently on the “common allergen or benne seed. allergy-essentials/common-allergens/sesame
list,” it might be soon. With the increase in Allergic reactions to sesame
sesame allergies noted, it is important to be vary from person to
sure precautions are taken into consideration person, and in severe cases
when coming into contact with an individual the use of an EpiPen may
®
that has this type of allergy.
be necessary. Be sure to
With sesame’s wide use in food preparation, read food labels and sanitize
it helps to know the common ways it is food preparation areas when
incorporated. From being used as a spice in preparing food for a person
Asian cuisine to an ingredient in hummus, with a sesame allergy.
it is easy to mistake a safe food from a