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Why shouldn't i eat dairy food because of my cholesterol?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Dairy contains fat: The strongest determinant of your cholesterol level is your own inherited metabolism. Some people can eat anything they want without elevating cholesterol; others can't. For most of us, dietary intake of saturated fat and cholesterol, which are found in animal products including dairy, increase blood cholesterol levels. Using non- or low-fat dairy products reduces this intake considerably.

Answered 8/25/2014

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Dairy Cholesterol: Dairy historically has been a rich source of saturated fats and cholesterol. Skim milk, non-fat ice cream or sorbet, selected non-fat yogurts, skim milk cheese all have lower cholesterol. So, dairy is not forbidden. You must select non-fat or skim-milk derived dairy. Saturated fats from any animal meat are not healthy for us, either. Avoid these.

Answered 3/24/2018

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