Published October 12, 2011
Foods to Avoid
As mentioned before, it's important to steer clear of foods with high cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fat levels if you want to lower your cholesterol. The most common examples of these foods include butter, fatty meats and ice cream. Be especially wary of fast food meals, as these are often very high in cholesterol. Cheese, whole milk, egg yolks, cookies, pastries, muffins, lobster, liver, chicken skin and most fried foods are all high in cholesterol as well.Keep in mind that, in many cases, substitutions can help reduce the cholesterol content in a meal. For example, using one percent milk, evaporated milk and low-fat cheese instead of whole milk, butter and regular cheese for a macaroni and cheese dish can cut the cholesterol of your recipe in half.
Here’s a quick overview of foods to avoid if you have high cholesterol:
- Butter
- Fatty meats
- Ice Cream
- Most fast food meals
- Cheese
- Whole milk
- Egg yolks
- Cookies
- Pastries
- Muffins
- Lobster
- Liver
- Chicken skin
- Fried foods
Getting Tested for Cholesterol
Regardless of whether you have high cholesterol, you should have your cholesterol checked once every five years. However, those who do have higher cholesterol may need to have their levels checked more often. The same is true for individuals who have certain risk factors for heart disease such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity or a family history of heart disease.If you haven't had your cholesterol checked for some time, be sure to ask your doctor for a blood test called a lipid profile. This is a simple blood sample taken from the finger or arm to determine your cholesterol levels.
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