1Intro: Not all fat is bad
If you are constantly nitpicked for indulging in foods high in fat, then it is not the fault finder’s mistake, it is not your’s either. Every health magazine you open sings the heart healthy saga and touts cholesterol to be the prime guilty party.
What we are hoping is this list of 8 high cholesterol foods to avoid will diligently allow you to discard these from your menu. As per CDC, high levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream boost the risk for heart disease and stroke. Putting health above everything else, let us take a look at 8 high cholesterol foods to avoid.
Egg Yolk
Sure, it may remind you of your childhood days when you had half boiled eggs for breakfast, but as far as a healthy heart is concerned, too much egg yolk ought to be avoided. Though it is high in proteins and sodium that help build the muscles, it is a storehouse of saturated fat and cholesterol. The white portion is harmless, but the yolk doesn’t do much good in large quantities.
That doesn’t mean to say you can’t have an egg or two daily (unless your doctor has specifically warned you not to do so). In fact, egg yolk can lower low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol and raise high density lipids when consumed in moderation. People with diabetes or heart problems do need to consult with their dietitian before deciding their daily portions though.