High Cholesterol: 7 Food Items That You Must Not Eat

To control your cholesterol levels, you need to say goodbye to some foods urgently. We have created a list of 7 such food items.

Apr 05, 2023

What Is Bad Cholesterol?

Low-density lipoproteins or LDL are sometimes referred to as "bad" cholesterol. A high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries, thus increasing the risk of coronary artery disease. Let's check out the foods to avoid.

Full-fat dairy

Full-fat dairy items are high in saturated fat and are bad news for people with high cholesterol. Opt for low-fat yogurts and drink skim (non-fat) milk.

Baked Goods

Most baked goods found in the market are made with hydrogenated oil and are full of sugar. Treats like cookies, muffins, pastries, candies, and cakes may taste yummy but are terrible if you have high cholesterol levels.

Red Meat

If you are a non-vegetarian, opt for lean meat as red meat has high saturated fat and cholesterol content. If your LDL levels are already high, you should be extra cautious.

Fried Foods

This kind of sounds obvious but it's very easy to give in to the lures of french fries and pakoras. Stay away from fried foods if you are looking to lower your cholesterol levels.

Microwave Popcorn

While plain popcorn can be ok, microwave popcorns are full of salt and butter and can increase the LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.

Fried Chicken

Low in saturated fats and high in protein and selenium, chicken is considered lean meat. However, store-bought fried chicken can be notorious when it comes to raising LDL levels as they contain a high amount of saturated fat.

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