Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

which foods to be avoided in high cholesterol &is high ldl related to stress?

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Stress can lower LDL: Stress can lower cholesterol both LDL and HDL cortisol made by the adrenal gland uses cholesterol delivered by both LDL and HDL cholesterol however for some stress leads to increases ingestion of "comfort food" containing cholesterol and can raise cholesterol. The effects of diet on cholesterol are complex and vary - see a rd who is a lipid specialist www.Learnyourlipids.Com.

Question 3

please suggest what foods should be avoided when you have high cholesterol and high lipid count?

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Balanced diet: Weight loss (if overweight) will often lower cholesterol by up to 20% and triglycerides by up to 50%. Avoiding saturated fat (includes any fat from animals including chicken/cheese/pizza) will reduce cholesterol. Cutting back on carbohydrates in sugar, flour, bread, pasta, rice, potatoes will reduce triglycerides. Fruit, veggies, fish, nuts, soy, unsaturated fats are all fine.

Question 4

which drinks to avoid with high cholesterol?

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High fat: Avoid drinks with high fat content such as dairy, like milk or shakes.  Would also avoid extremely sweet drinks which can raise your triglycerides, a form of bad cholesterol.  Good luck.

Question 5

what type of  foods cause high cholesterol?

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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 6

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 7

what is the best way to avoid high cholesterol?

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Diet and exercise: 1) healthy diet, emphasizing fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains & lean meats, while limiting saturated fats & cholesterol
2) regular aerobic exercise (at least 3x/week)
in combination with maintaining a healthy weight, this approach should help control your cholesterol level.
More information about healthy lifestyle choices is available on the aha website (www.Heart.Org).

Question 8

why are high cholesterol foods bad for you, anyway?

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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 9

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

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

Question 10

what is a good alimentation to avoid a high cholesterol?

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Marine fish oil: (for triglyceriedes) and / or red yeast rice (for ldl) will do it.  Please consult w/doc so you are both on same page.  Our liver produces most of our cholesterol.  Diet accounts for 15-20%.  Peace and good health.

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