Cholesterol Cholestrol

What should you avoid to lower cholesterol?!?

I have been told that my cholestrol is too high after a recent blood test and I haven't had time to pick up a diet sheet from the GP! I think I may need to avoid dairy products or at least cut down on them - especially cheddar cheese!

Public Comments

1. statin drugs and hydrogenated oils.
2. egg yolks ,any unsaturated fats,fatty red meats,ice-cream,for a few
3. Fast food. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetable and grains.
4. Anything that contains lots of fat - red meat and dairy products mainly! Rather then avoid them completely, just try and moderate your intake!
5. i got a diet sheet from my gp and to be honest there wasn't much that i wasn't eating right. stay away from fatty foods basically. eat 3 portions of fish. eat wholrewheat foods . i'mm sure that if you eat a balanced diet your body will rectify iself unless it's majorly high. but dont be deterred , it's quite easy to try and eat healthier.
6. eggs and anything w/ saturated or heavy trans fats
7. Mi'lady should avoid foods high in saturated fats such as full-fat cheese, cream, fried foods (chips, crisps, sausages,etc.). Instead eat lean meat, oats, fish (cut away the skin), tofu, fruits and vegs, and drink green tea and skimmed milk. Watch out for fats contained in ready meals and cakes and biscuits. Combine this with active life-style.
8. A recent study done in Pennsylvania State University in the US, showed that volunteers who ate 85g of pistachio nuts every day for one month lowered their total blood cholesterol by 8.4% and their LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) by 11.6%. Also taking lecithin granules can help lower it. Avoiding hydrogenated fats, cutting down on eggs, alcohol, etc. will help.