Some types of cholesterol are not dangerous. Bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) forms blocks on the walls of the arteries. Oxygen and nutrients are transported to the heart and brain by the way of blood vessels. When cholesterol blocks the vessels it can cause a stroke or heart attack. When you have a blood test and it shows your LDL cholesterol levels are over 100, you need to change your lifestyle and your diet.
Food rich in saturated fat should be avoided. This type of fat is solid at room temperature and can elevate blood cholesterol levels. Do not eat foods from this list: * Lunch meats * Bacon * Sausage * Fatty red meat * Dairy products made from whole milk * Chicken skin
You can raise your blood cholesterol by eating foods with trans fatty acids. Avoid these foods: * Margarine * Fried foods * Fast foods * Processed crackers and cookies
There are foods that have plain cholesterol in them: * Egg yolks * Shellfish * Liver
Cholesterol comes from animal products so you might think a vegetarian diet will keep cholesterol levels low. There are many food sources that are vegetarian but they are full of saturated fat and trans fatty acids: * Palm oil * Palm kernel oil * Coconut oil * Cocoa butter Avoid these; however, there are many substitutes for them.
Fried foods contain trans fatty acids. Fried food soaks up the oil and butter. It is recommended that you cook with alternate methods like baking, broiling and grilling.
High cholesterol comes from a sedentary lifestyle which is why you need to exercise often to lower your blood cholesterol levels. You can burn fat and increase your energy level by exercising regularly. This also improves your metabolism. So you need to always do physical activities along with healthy cholesterol to keep your blood cholesterol levels low. Change your diet and your lifestyle to get your cholesterol to a healthy level. - 32002
Food rich in saturated fat should be avoided. This type of fat is solid at room temperature and can elevate blood cholesterol levels. Do not eat foods from this list: * Lunch meats * Bacon * Sausage * Fatty red meat * Dairy products made from whole milk * Chicken skin
You can raise your blood cholesterol by eating foods with trans fatty acids. Avoid these foods: * Margarine * Fried foods * Fast foods * Processed crackers and cookies
There are foods that have plain cholesterol in them: * Egg yolks * Shellfish * Liver
Cholesterol comes from animal products so you might think a vegetarian diet will keep cholesterol levels low. There are many food sources that are vegetarian but they are full of saturated fat and trans fatty acids: * Palm oil * Palm kernel oil * Coconut oil * Cocoa butter Avoid these; however, there are many substitutes for them.
Fried foods contain trans fatty acids. Fried food soaks up the oil and butter. It is recommended that you cook with alternate methods like baking, broiling and grilling.
High cholesterol comes from a sedentary lifestyle which is why you need to exercise often to lower your blood cholesterol levels. You can burn fat and increase your energy level by exercising regularly. This also improves your metabolism. So you need to always do physical activities along with healthy cholesterol to keep your blood cholesterol levels low. Change your diet and your lifestyle to get your cholesterol to a healthy level. - 32002
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For more info or question about a Cholesterol Free Diet please forward all correspondence to Dr. Sam Robbins
