CHOLESTEROL! The dangers of high cholesterol are alarming.  But controlling the danger is not so scary when you have the facts.  The human body needs cholesterol for brain function, hormone production, nerve cells – you could not live without it.  But your liver produces all the cholesterol your body needs.  That’s why you should control it in your diet.  Eat fewer foods high in problem cholesterol (LDL), such as butter, cheese, meat, coconut or palm oil.  Eat more fiber, don’t smoke, take vitamin C, and get regular exercise.  All these strategies will help reduce your risk of high cholesterol.  Avoiding hard margarine products, staying trim, and using olive oil in recipes and cooking also help your body reduce your blood cholesterol.  And it’s easy to choose cholesterol free foods:  foods from plant sources never contain cholesterol (fruits, veggies, grains and cereals).  Don’t let cholesterol scare you – because with the facts, you can be in control.