What should you not eat if you have high cholesterol?

Saturated fat + more: If you have high cholesterol, you can lower it partially by avoiding certain types of foods. Saturated fat, cholesterol, high-calorie foods, and alcohol can all increase certain types of cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease.

Check our DASH: The dash diet (free online download) will help get you started with how to eat for better health. Dean ornish books are also excellent. Start there and then find a board certified lipid (cholesterol) specialist. You can search for one in your area at the web site of the national lipid association.

Saturated fats: Reducing the intake of saturated fats, and reducing caloric intake in general may help. If that does not reduce cholesterol levels to a healthy level, you should consult your doctor for medication/drugs.

Reduction : Reduce intake of saturated fats and cholesterol. Avoid coconut oil, milk as they contain lauric acid which can raise cholesterol. Increase fiber, and consider plant "cholesterol" products such as benecol that can lower cholesterol . If no improvement see a doctor.

Foods to avoid: Avoid: butter, cream, organ meats, duck, goose, hot dogs, sausage, bologna, salami as well as other fatty & processed foods.

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.

Fiber and Stanols: 1. Plant stanol margarines (take control or benechol) can lower bad cholesterol by up to 15% if 2-3 tablespoons are eaten each day. There are low fat versions. 2. Soluble fiber products that contain psyllium (metamucil) can lower cholesterol by 5-10% if you take 10 grams or more per day of psyllium. 3. Some soy products like tofu and soy nuts and milk may slightly lower cholesterol.