HDL (High-density lipoprotein) - Considered "good cholesterol" because it scavenges "bad cholesterol" from the rest of the body and stores it in the liver.
Regular Diet - Normal diet, based upon the food guide pyramid
Invisible Fats - fats that are not immediately noticeable such as those in egg yolk, cheese, cream, and salad dressings
Bland Diet - diet containing only mild-flavored foods with soft textures
Diabetes mellitus - Chronic disease in which the body lacks the normal ability to metabolize glucose
Caffeine - stimulant in coffee, tea and many cola drinks
Obesity - excessive body fat, 20% above average
Arachidonic Acid - An essential fatty acid that is the immediate precursor to "bad" eicosanoids found in fatty red meats, egg yokes, and organ meats.
BMI (Body Mass Index) - BMI is a tool for indicating weight status in adults.1 It is a measure of weight for height. For adults over 20 years old, BMI falls into one of the following categories:
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25.0 - 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese
Caffeine - stimulant in coffee, tea and many cola drinks
Cardiovascular - pertaining to the heart and the entire circulatory system
Complex Carbohydrates - Giant carbs that are usually found in the seeds/roots of plants. They are generally made up of long chains of glucose strung together. In other words, everything made of 3 or more sugars.
