RD Foods’ Right Direction Healthy Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Plant Sterols Can Help Lower Cholesterol Levels
Addition of plant sterols to its line of healthy chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies helps reduce the absorption of dietary cholesterol
(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 28, 2008 ) Kenilworth, NJ - RD Foods, maker of Right Direction Cookies™, the healthy chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies that can help reduce cholesterol levels, wants to educate customers on the healthy ingredients contained in its cookies. RD Foods includes plant sterols, present in many fruits, vegetables, cereals, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils in its Right Direction Cookies because plant sterols provide beneficial cholesterol absorbing properties that can help lower dietary cholesterol. High cholesterol is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) nearly 50% of the adult population has high cholesterol. Healthy food choices are important for good heart health and Right Direction Cookies can be one part of a sensible diet.
“We want to educate all potential customers of the benefits to eating our chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies with added plant sterols because we realize there are many people looking for healthy alternatives to regular snack foods. Our cookies contain plant sterols that provide beneficial cholesterol absorbing properties that can help lower dietary cholesterol. Since high cholesterol is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States we feel it is our job to provide consumers with healthy snacks as well as educate them about our products,” states Wendy Miller, President of RD Foods.
RD Foods’ Health Center provides up-to-date diet and nutrition information. Site visitors can learn what cholesterol is, the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol, the roles of psyllium and plant sterols in Right Direction cookies and much more. Site visitors can even submit their questions about making good food choices.
By providing practical, appealing food options RD Foods can help people lead healthier lives. Many people struggle with their food choices. It can be a daunting task to find foods that are not only healthy, but that also taste good. RD Foods was founded to assist people with making sensible food choices, and the inclusion of plant sterols in its Right Direction healthy chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies is one step in the fight against high fat, high cholesterol eating habits.
About RD Foods
RD Foods’ mission is to help people lead healthier lives by providing healthful and appealing foods. The company’s debut product, Right Direction Cookies™, offers an innovative way for consumers to manage cholesterol and add fiber to their diets. Based in New Jersey, RD Foods is a privately held company.
To find out more about Right Direction cholesterol-lowering cookies, please contact:
Norman Null
Vice President RD Foods
http://www.rightdirectioncookies.net
908-245-3550
NNull@rdfoods.com
