Your Cholesterol: The Power of 200

Your Cholesterol: The Power of 200

Do you know your total cholesterol number? You should if you want to live a longer, healthier life. Your risk for heart attack, stroke and other serious medical conditions increases as your cholesterol levels rise. That’s the reason seeing your primary care physician and getting tested is so important. A total cholesterol level of 200 to 239 is considered borderline. Anything over 240 is high and puts you at twice the risk for heart disease.

High cholesterol is caused by two factors you can’t control (age and heredity) and two factors you can control: diet and exercise. Fortunately, small changes in these two areas can make a big difference.

Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe Add this to your list of favorite grilled chicken recipes. With no saturated fat, this chicken recipe is ideal for those looking to lower cholesterol levels. – 1 Tbsp olive oil – 1 Tbsp lime juice – 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced – 1/2 tsp chili powder – 1 tsp cumin – 1 tsp lime zest – 2 garlic cloves, minced – pinch of salt – 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (4 oz each) Combine olive oil, lime juice, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, lime zest, garlic cloves and salt. Brush mixture over chicken and then wrap in plastic wrap. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Grill chicken for 5 minutes on each side until chicken is no longer pink in the center. If you prefer to bake, bake the chicken at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings, Calories: 130, Fat: 5g, Sat. Fat: 0g, Chol: 60mg, Sodium: 305mg, Carbs: 0g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 23g

* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size, any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipes nutritional content.

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