Question 1

is there a way to know if a food is high in cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Look on the Back: The nutrition label on the back in any us store will always have the cholesterol content listed.

Question 2

how do i get a list of foods that are high in cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Www.loseit.com: This website allows you to check the calorie, cholesterol and saturated fat in foods that you eat. One important point is that the cholesterol continent of food has very little impact on blood bad cholesterol. In fact reducing the amount of cholesterol in diet may decrease good cholesterol by more!  saturated fat and excess calories are more important, which the loseit website helps with too.

Question 3

could it happen that a food be high in fat but low in cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An example is wesson oil (vegetable oil): 1 tbs has 14 grams of fat and 0 mg of cholesterol.

Question 4

what type of  foods cause high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Many: In general, try to avoid foods high in saturated or trans-fat.  Saturated fats are found in meats or dairy products from animal sources while trans-fat are found in baked/fried fast food.  Here are some examples: egg yolk, butter, liver/pate, cheese, shellfish (oysters, clams),  processed meats (sausage lamb, bratwurst)... For some reason, lamb and duck are very high in cholesterol.

Question 5

what foods can help lower high cholesterol?

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Foods: Try nutritional approaches. Consider eating oatmeal, bran, apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapefruit, hazelnuts, avocado, brewer's yeast,  royal jelly, saffron, tumeric, honey (buckwheat), alfalfa sprouts, celery, beets, eggplant, garlic, onion, chili peppers, legumes, dandelion root & jerusalem artichoke. Avoid deep fried foods & whole eggs.

Question 6

why are high cholesterol foods bad for you, anyway?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons.: The main reason is an increased risk of atherosclerosis.  Higher LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and lower HDL cholesterol increse this risk.  This can have serious consequernces, like heart disease, and stroke.  The national cholesterol education program helps provide guidelines of how to reduce the intake of total and saturated fat for lower cholesterol to lower risk for atherosclerosis.

Question 7

what are the worst foods to eat with a high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats: Foods with saturated fats, including butter, meats, fried foods, and eggs.  Usually losing weight and exercise help in reducing cholesterol.

Question 8

i have very high cholesterol, got any foods that will help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Everything you ever want to know about cholesterol but were afraid to ask (check out the life style section): 

http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/high-blood-cholesterol/ds00178/tab=indepth.

Question 9

which foods should and shouldn't i eat with high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Watch saturated fat: Good high in saturated fat (fat that's solid at room temperature) like fatty meats are beat avoided. Not all fat is bad: a Mediterranean diet ( high in monounsaturated fat) is considered heart healthy. Foods with "good fair" include olive oil, nuts, salmon. Add lots of fruits and vegetables, and you're on your way.

Question 10

what kinds of foods should i avoid if i have high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Fatty: Follow low fat diet, increase vegetables and fruits, eat baked and grilled and avoid fried foods. When you pick your meat choose a lean cut. White meat is better than red, fish is one of the best.

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