A Cholesterol Free Diet From Dr. Sam Robbins

By Dr. Sam Robbins

Some types of cholesterol are not dangerous. Bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) forms blocks on the walls of the arteries. Oxygen and nutrients are transported to the heart and brain by the way of blood vessels. When cholesterol blocks the vessels it can cause a stroke or heart attack. When you have a blood test and it shows your LDL cholesterol levels are over 100, you need to change your lifestyle and your diet.

Do not eat food with saturated fat. This type of fat is solid at room temperature and can elevate blood cholesterol levels. This is a list to avoid: * Lunch meats * Bacon * Sausage * Fatty red meat * Dairy products made from whole milk * Chicken skin

Do not eat food with trans fatty acids because they will raise your blood cholesterol. This food needs avoided: * Margarine * Fried foods * Fast foods * Processed crackers and cookies

There are foods that have plain cholesterol in them: * Egg yolks * Shellfish * Liver

Animal products produce cholesterol; therefore, you would think a vegetarian diet would keep cholesterol levels low. There are several food substances that are high is saturated fat and trans fatty acids: * Palm oil * Palm kernel oil * Coconut oil * Cocoa butter Avoid these; however, there are many substitutes for them.

Fried foods contain trans fatty acids. Fried food soaks up the oil and butter. It is recommended that you cook with alternate methods like baking, broiling and grilling.

Exercising can lower blood cholesterol levels since a sedentary lifestyle is often associated with high cholesterol levels. Exercising regularly improves metabolism and helps you burn fat and increases your energy level. Along with a healthy cholesterol free diet, you need to do keep doing physical activities in order to keep your blood cholesterol levels low. - 17274

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