High Cholesterol: Healthy Food ChoicesCurrent as of: December 6, 2017 |
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High Cholesterol: Healthy Food ChoicesTopic OverviewEating healthy foods might help you lower high cholesterol. Many people whose cholesterol is high because they eat too many fatty foods are able to lower their cholesterol with diet changes. Try these healthy food choices to help lower your cholesterol. Meats, poultry, fish, and protein from vegetables
Breads, grains, rice, pasta
Milk, yogurt, cheese
Fruits and vegetables
Avoid serving fresh vegetables with butter or cheese. Fats, sweets, oils
Avoid packaged desserts, especially those with palm or coconut oil. Cholesterol-lowering margarinesSome margarine spreads can help to lower cholesterol levels. These margarines contain plant stanol or sterol esters from wood pulp or soybean oil. These margarines can help lower cholesterol levels, particularly in people who have high cholesterol levels or who consume too much fat in their diets. They work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines and may work best in combination with other therapies, including medicine, to lower cholesterol. Related InformationReferences
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ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofDecember 6, 2017
Current as of: December 6, 2017 |
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