Cholesterol is good but only to a certain extent. It is needed by the
body to keep producing healthy cells but having high cholesterol puts
you at risk for heart disease. If you’re healthy, the American Heart
Association recommends limiting your total daily intake of cholesterol
to 300 milligrams or less. To keep cholesterol under check it is
important to know and avoid foods that contain saturated and trans fats.
Here are ten high cholesterol foods that you can keep away from to
ensure good health.
10 High Cholesterol Foods to Avoid
1. Whole-Fat Dairy Products
Go easy on milk products that have more than 1% milk fat, for instance
cheeses (most of them), cream and nondairy coffee creamers. Fat-free
milk, toned milk and non-fat dairy products are any day better than
whole-fat dairy.
2. Egg Yolks
Eggs are a high protein food with lots of health benefits. However the
egg yolk is loaded with cholesterol and can cause lot of harm. It is
advisable to have egg whites and eliminate that yellow part.
3. Fast Foods
Fast foods like burgers, tacos, fries, packed chips and fried chicken
are high in both total fat and saturated fat. You can replace these with
healthier options like broiled sandwiches, salads with low fat dressing
and foods that are not fried.
4.Meat, Poultry and Fish
These products are good for health when taken in regulated quantity.
Limit these to no more than 5 oz (140 g) a day. Also balance these out
by consuming other low-cholesterol foods.
5. Ice-creams
Apparently ice-creams are a high cholesterol food item. These have more
fat than a deep-fried snack! You may turn to homemade fruit ice-creams
to satiate those cravings.
6. Alcohol
A limited amount of alcohol is not harmful; in fact it might have
positive effects on your heart. However excessive drinking, especially
hard liquor, can raise cholesterol levels to an unwanted degree.
7. Baked Food Items
Yes, you need to cut down on those muffins, cakes, quick breads and
croissants. Made from saturated or hydrogenated fat, whole eggs or whole
milk, these can significantly raise the level of cholesterol in your
body. Better opt for low-fat baked goods and limit the use of spreads or
toppings as well.
8. Nuts
Nuts are a very good snack option for those hunger pangs in between the
meals. Apparently, some of the nuts have high saturated fats. Only
almonds, hazelnuts and pine nuts offer a balanced cholesterol amount.
9. Aerated Drinks
Aerated drinks are high on sugar content. All that sugar can easily
affect your cholesterol levels. Aerated drinks are anyway not good for
overall health.
10. Liver
As the fact goes, cholesterol is produced and stored in the liver.
Consuming liver will lead to increased levels of cholesterol, at least
temporarily. It all depends on your body’s requirement, whether the
added cholesterol will be used up to meet body functions or contribute
to the cholesterol your body won’t use.
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