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How do different foods affect my high cholesterol?
Foods and their effects on cholesterol Reducing
saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet is key to reducing your
cholesterol. But there are also other adjustments that need to be
made in your diet. The table below outlines important dietary elements
and how they affect your total cholesterol level, your HDL ("good")
cholesterol, and your LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
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Dietary element
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Found in these foods
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Effect on your cholesterol level
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| Alcohol* |
- Red wine
- White wine
- Hard liquor
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- Moderate consumption (0–1 glasses per day for a woman;
1–2 per day for a man) may improve your HDL.
- More than 2 drinks per day may raise triglyceride
levels significantly in overweight people or those who have
elevated triglyceride levels.
- Heavy drinking significantly increases risk of heart and
liver damage, addiction, and other serious health problems.
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| Dietary cholesterol |
- Egg yolks
- Poultry, especially skin
- Red meat, especially organ meats
- Dairy products that are not low-fat (1%) or nonfat (skim)
- Shellfish
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- Raises total blood cholesterol
- May help saturated fat raise blood cholesterol
- Shrimp and crawfish have more cholesterol than fish but
are still lower in total fat and saturated fat than most
meats and poultry.
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| Dietary fiber (soluble) |
- Oats
- Dried beans (legumes)
- Peas
- Barley
- Citrus fruits
- Apples
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- Proven to reduce total cholesterol and LDL
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