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Will dieting help lower your cholesterol? |
 A diet that is high in saturated (animal) fats can raise cholesterol levels. Also some foods contain cholesterol and should be eaten in moderation. Your diet should be low in fat and in saturated fat in particular as this will help lower your blood cholesterol level and keep it low.
Avoid cookies, cakes, pastries, red meat, hard cheese, butter and foods containing coconut or palm oil as these are high in saturated fat.Eat berries, they contain a compound, called pterostilbene, activates a cellular structure that helps lower cholesterol.Grapes are also effective.
Foods low in saturated fat include the huge range of ‘fat free’ or less than 1% dairy products on the market, lean meat and fish, skinless poultry, wholegrains, fruit and vegetables. Choose margarines that are low in saturated fat and trans fatty acids.
Limit high cholesterol foods Liver, kidneys, egg yolks and full fat dairy products. Although dietary cholesterol does not contribute in a great way to blood cholesterol if you have high levels you should limit your intake of these foods.
Foods high in fibre are good for you, especially soluble fibre, which can help lower blood cholesterol levels. It’s found in oats, fruit, beans and vegetables. Try to eat at least five portions of fruit or vegetables each day.
There is some evidence that margarines, milks and yoghurts currently on the market which contain plant sterols or plant stanols, in combination with a low fat diet, help to lower high blood cholesterol levels.
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