Know Your Food Labels

The “Nutrition Facts” label on your food packages can be your best friend when it comes to managing cholesterol levels. It will tell you exactly what’s in the product you are about to put into your body.

The cholesterol line isn’t the only part of the nutrition label worth reading. Fat, sodium, and carbohydrates are other clues to whether the food will raise or lower your cholesterol.

Even though food labels were designed for consumers, some parts can be tricky to understand.

Here’s a guide to help you make sense of the labels.