Foods With High Cholesterol
Where to find reliable, up-to-date guidance on foods that contain cholesterol - from clinicians and dietitians to government nutrition databases and trustworthy health organizations.
Where to find reliable, up-to-date guidance on foods that contain cholesterol - from clinicians and dietitians to government nutrition databases and trustworthy health organizations.
Limit fried foods, processed meats, and high-fat red meat; choose fish, poultry, plant proteins, and unsaturated oils. Favor baking, grilling, steaming, or air-frying and follow whole-diet patterns like Mediterranean eating to manage cholesterol.
Animal foods contain dietary cholesterol, but saturated and trans fats have a larger impact on LDL. Lower your cholesterol by choosing plant-based foods, unsaturated fats, fish, and soluble fiber while limiting red/processed meat, full-fat dairy, and trans fats.