To ensure good health, nothing beats a varied and balanced diet. And for this, doctors advise to reduce the consumption of 7 foods rich in cholesterol, and therefore more harmful.
These many processed vegetable oils
Once rapeseed oil or any other vegetable oil is processed, disaster strikes. It becomes those famous hydrogenated oils, which have a high trans fat content. Most of the time, it is enough to read the labels to find some. They are almost everywhere in industrial products. And there is no miracle. To avoid them, you have to eat simple things cooked at home. Rapeseed oil but also corn oil, safflower oil, soybean oil and vegetable oil are therefore to be avoided in industrial products!
La junk-food
No one is surprised: junk food is very bad for cholesterol. Studies continue to show that snacking has a direct effect on bad cholesterol, and for that matter also on obesity. So say goodbye to chips, fried foods of all kinds and other ultra-processed foods!
Sugar
Obesity, chronic diseases, risk cardiometabolic… In food, sugar is the worst enemy of health. And yet, manufacturers put it in more than 75% of packaged and processed foods. A real invasion on our plates! Scientists have conducted dozens of studies that now prove the impact of added sugars on LDL cholesterol. But also on the increase in triglycerides and the decrease in HDL cholesterol. This therefore concerns industrial dishes but also pastries and sugary drinks. In general, lowering your overall sugar consumption can only do you good.
Bacon and other deli meats
Recent studies highlight the graves health consequences of processed meats. There is a greater mortality due to cardiovascular diseases and strokes. However, the consumption of unprocessed meat has almost no impact on cardiovascular disease. Bacon, sausages, mortadella, salami or even hot dogs are to be forgotten.
Alcoholic beverages
Alcohol abuse leads to increased blood pressure and triglyceride levels. Heart problems are noticeable from 30 grams per day in women. And 45 grams per day for men.
Cholesterol: Industrial dairy products
Milk fats are full of fatty acids. Some of them have adverse effects on cholesterol-rich lipoproteins. Saturated fatty acids, such as lauric acid and myristic acid, in fact cause an increase in total plasma cholesterol, in particular LDL. If you love dairy products, choose fermented products such as kefir and Greek yogurt. Because they have more beneficial effects on the plasma lipid profile. In 2008, researchers also proved that unpasteurized yogurt lowered serum cholesterol levels by 5 to 9%. On good terms…
Cholesterol: Refined grain products
As far as bread or pasta is concerned, it is necessary to choose them “complete”. That is to say whole wheat, without transformation. Because so-called “white” bread has harmful consequences on HDL cholesterol levels. Thus, refined grains have a high glycemic index, which leads to a greater risk of hypercholesterolemia. Feel free to change your bad habits and discover the delicious high quality sprouted breads for example!