Jakarta: Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the body and in animal products such as meat, eggs, and milk. It plays an important role in the production of hormones, vitamin D, and bile needed to digest fat. It also gives strength and flexibility to cell membranes.
However, because cholesterol does not mix well with the blood, cholesterol is eventually transported by particles called lipoproteins, including low and high density lipoproteins (LDL and HDL). LDL is often called cholesterol bad, while HDL is good cholesterol.
Launching from the Healthline page, it is very important for people with high cholesterol to be able to suppress or lower cholesterol levels to reach a normal threshold.
One of the best ways to control cholesterol levels is to improve your diet. And the following foods high in cholesterol that should be avoided.
1. Fried foods
Fried or fried foods are mostly loaded with calories and contain trans fats. And when consumed in excess, it is believed to increase cholesterol levels which leads to the risk of stroke, obesity, diabetes, to sudden heart disease.
(High-fat intake through junk food or fast food and animal fats causes a rapid increase in total cholesterol levels. It is feared that increased fat consumption will increase total blood cholesterol levels. Photo: Illustration/Pexels.com)
2. Fast food
Consumption of these foods can be a major risk factor for various chronic diseases including: heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Those who frequently eat fast food tend to have higher cholesterol, more belly fat, higher levels of inflammation, and impaired blood sugar regulation.
3. Processed meat
Processed meats, such as sausages and bacon, are high cholesterol foods that should be limited for people with high cholesterol.
4. Variety of desserts
Cookies, ice cream, and chocolate mousse are unhealthy foods that tend to be high in cholesterol, as well as added sugar, unhealthy fats and calories. Frequent indulgence in these foods can lead to weight gain over time.
Research has linked added sugar intake to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline, and certain cancers.
5. Shrimp
Like all seafood, shrimp are high in omega-3 and omega-6 fats, making them healthy. However, shrimp also has the most cholesterol than fish or other seafood.
In 100 grams of shrimp, contained 252 cholesterol which is 84 percent of the total daily cholesterol requirement. For that, for people with high cholesterol should limit the consumption of shrimp.
It is hoped that limiting the five foods above can result in a significant reduction in cholesterol.
Of course it leads to other health, such as weight loss and habits diet better. Consult your doctor for the most appropriate diet for those of you who suffer from high cholesterol.
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