What foods should I give up if I have high-cholesterol?
Unhealthy fats
- fatty cuts of meat.
- full fat dairy products (such as milk, cream, cheese and yoghurt)
- deep fried fast foods.
- processed foods (such as biscuits and pastries)
- takeaway foods (such as hamburgers and pizza)
- coconut oil.
- butter.
What foods can I eat to lower my blood cholesterol?
Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. Almonds and other tree nuts can improve blood cholesterol. A recent study concluded that a diet supplemented with walnuts can lower the risk of heart complications in people with history of a heart attack. All nuts are high in calories, so a handful added to a salad or eaten as a snack will do.
What foods cause high levels of cholesterol in the body?
For most people, eating foods high in dietary cholesterol only has a small influence on their blood cholesterol. High levels of cholesterol in your blood are mainly caused by eating foods high in saturated fats and trans-fats, and not including foods with unsaturated fats and with fibre.
What can I do to lower my cholesterol over time?
Healthy diet You can lower cholesterol over time by eating fewer of the foods that cause high cholesterol and more of the foods that lower cholesterol. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and wholegrains Eating foods high in fibre may help reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
What to do if you have high cholesterol in Australia?
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners recommends that you regularly review any medications you are taking for high blood pressure or high cholesterol with your doctor or specialist. They will be able to assess, with you, the continuing benefits and risks. For further information, visit the Choosing Wisely Australia website.