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Cholesterol is found in meat, poultry, seafood and dairy products; no plant products contain cholesterol. Consuming saturated fats may also be a major factor in raising your blood cholesterol. Because your body also produces cholesterol on its own, you could theoretically cut cholesterol out of your diet completely and your body would never miss it….
HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the body. LDL cholesterol is known as “bad” cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is believed to have a protective effect against heart disease because…
Breads, cereals, rice, pasta, and other grains, and dry beans and peas are generally high in starch and fiber and low in saturated fat and calories. They also have no dietary cholesterol, except for some bakery breads and sweet bread products made with high fat, high cholesterol milk, butter and eggs. Like fruits and vegetables,…
Eat foods low in saturated fat some suggestions are fat free or 1% dairy products, lean meats, fish and shellfish, skinless poultry, whole grain foods, fruits, and vegetables. Look for soft margarines that are low in saturated fat and contain little or no trans fat. Eat foods high in soluble fiber, such as oats,oranges, pears,…
When should I start checking my cholesterol level? Men aged 35 and older and women aged 45 and older should have their cholesterol checked periodically. Depending on what your cholesterol level is and what other risk factors for heart disease you have you may need to have it checked more often. Risk factors for heart…