A 37-year-old member asked:
Which type of diet is best for high lipid levels?
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Cholesterol: A low fat diet is preferred.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What kind of diet is best for high lipid levels? What should be my staple food?
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Dr. Janet Greenhutanswered
Preventive Medicine 45 years experience
Low saturated fat: Substitute animal fats with oils like olive, peanut, and canola oils. Avoid saturated fats like butter, lard, and any other animal fat. Also eat whole grains like whole wheat, oatmeal, rye, barley, quinoa, etc.
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