Written by Amal Allam
Sunday, 09 April 2023 12:00 PM
From Greek yogurt to granola, which is “lightly steamed oatmeal made with nuts and natural honey,” some healthy food items can be full of saturated fat and sugar, which raises cholesterol levels, according to an expert..
Greek yogurt
site said Daily ExpressWhether you’re eating a greasy burger, or cheese chips topped with mayonnaise, it’s a clear red flag for excess cholesterol.
There are 5 seemingly healthy foods that can endanger your arteries, according to a nutritionist:
Dr. Rodney Foyle, a consultant cardiologist, from the Harley Street Clinic in Britain, said that eating a lot of foods rich in saturated fats such as processed meat and dairy products can raise the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).LDL) – also known as bad cholesterol – in our blood.
He explained, one fatty meal will not put you at risk of heart disease nor is it likely to change cholesterol levels or test results, but over time, a diet rich in saturated fats and carbohydrates can significantly increase the risk..”
Rob Hobson shared Rob Hobson a sports nutritionist, reports that some healthy foods can also quietly raise your blood pressure High cholesterol in the blood, And the most important:
Greek yogurt..
A nutritionist explained that 125 grams of Greek yogurt can contain about 8.4 grams of saturated fat, which makes this healthy item high in the incidence of high cholesterol.
He said: “Eating foods that have a lot of saturated fat and a little unsaturated fat changes the way the liver handles cholesterol
Ultimately, eating too much saturated fat raises levels of bad cholesterol, which is responsible for an increased risk of heart disease.
Coconut Oil ..
Coconut oil has been categorized as a healthy fat alternative, as it is high in saturated fat, with a tablespoon containing up to 10 grams..
“Coconut oil has been shown to raise cholesterol levels – good and bad – more than other vegetable oils such as olive or canola,” Hobson said, adding that the best oil for your health is olive oil – lots of research has linked it to good heart health – and it effectively reduces cholesterol harmful cholesterol (LDL) Raises HDL (good) cholesterol.”
Shrimp and eggs..
About 140 grams of shrimp contains 210 mg of cholesterol, while one large egg contains about 240 mg of cholesterol.
“Most people don’t need to reduce cholesterol naturally found in foods like shrimp and eggs, but for some people, such as those with familial hypercholesterolemia, (FH) or at risk of cardiovascular disease, it is recommended to reduce cholesterol levels from food to no more than 300 mg per day 200 mg per person,
According to the British Heart Association, eggs should be limited to 3 or 4 per week and shrimp to 1 or 2 times per week..
granola..
Often labeled as a healthy breakfast alternative or snack, granola bars and healthy bars can contain very high amounts of sugar, depending on the exact brand.
Hobson said: “The ingredient list may not mention sugar per se, but it could be in one of the many other sugar-containing ingredients such as honey, or fruit syrup. When you eat a lot of sugar, your liver produces more LDL cholesterol.” LDL And it reduces the amount of good cholesterol (HDL)
The extra calories from the sugar you eat also increases your triglycerides, which are blood fats that play a role in your cholesterol health..
The nutritionist concluded that care must be taken to maintain a balanced diet for all types of foods, so the sources of fat and sugar must be reduced.
