Author: Navigate Your Plate
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You’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver, now what?
Hepatic steatosis, also referred to as fatty liver, seems to be increasingly common. The word “steatosis” essentially means fat buildup, while “hepatic” refers to the liver. While a healthy liver contains a small amount of fat, too much fat can be harmful. Hepatic steatosis itself may not damage the liver or impair its function, but…
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What is cholesterol and why should we care?
We all know someone who has high cholesterol. You yourself may have been advised by your doctor to work on lowering your cholesterol. So, what does this mean? Why should we be concerned about cholesterol levels? What even is cholesterol? It’s surprising how little we talk about the details of such a common diagnosis. Cholesterol…