We all crave delicious, oily junk food every once in a while. From cheesy burgers to crispy fries, it’s easy to go for the unhealthier food options. But often, in that craving, we forget the effect they can have on our bodies.

They are one of the many reasons people are inactive, follow poor diets and have high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol, two types – HDL (the good kind) and LDL (the bad kind) cholesterol – is in all our bodies and is responsible for assisting in digesting meals and producing hormones. However, when they appear in excess, they can damage the heart.