Dr. Sam Robbins Speaks About A Cholesterol Free Diet
There are some types of cholesterol that are not dangerous. Bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) forms blocks on the walls of the arteries. The blood vessels are used for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the heart and brain. The cholesterol blocks can easily lead to a stroke or heart attack. LDL cholesterol levels above 100, shown from a blood test, means you need to make changes in your lifestyle and definitely your diet.
Food rich in saturated fat should be avoided. This type of fat is solid at room temperature and can elevate blood cholesterol levels. Do not eat foods from this list: * 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
You would think since animal products produce cholesterol a vegetarian diet would keep cholesterol levels low. However, there are several food items that are vegetarian but they are rich in 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. When you fry food it soaks up the oil or butter. It is suggested that you use an alternate cooking methods such as baking, broiling or 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
Food rich in saturated fat should be avoided. This type of fat is solid at room temperature and can elevate blood cholesterol levels. Do not eat foods from this list: * 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
You would think since animal products produce cholesterol a vegetarian diet would keep cholesterol levels low. However, there are several food items that are vegetarian but they are rich in 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. When you fry food it soaks up the oil or butter. It is suggested that you use an alternate cooking methods such as baking, broiling or 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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For additional info or question about a Cholesterol Free Diet please forward any correspondence to Dr. Sam Robbins
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