Dietary cholesterol comes mainly from animal products, but saturated and trans fats have the biggest effect on LDL. Limit red and processed meats, full-fat dairy, butter and trans fats; choose unsaturated oils, lean proteins, and plant foods instead.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is the "good" cholesterol carrier that helps remove excess cholesterol from arteries and deliver it to the liver. Lifestyle changes - exercise, quitting smoking, and healthy fats - help improve HDL; overall heart risk depends on the full lipid profile.
Fats are essential: they provide energy, protect organs, and support brain health. Favor unsaturated fats and omega-3s, limit saturated fats to under about 10% of calories, and avoid industrial trans fats.
A practical guide to sustainable weight reduction: track intake, set a realistic calorie goal, choose healthier fats and fiber-rich foods, and replace food-based rewards with active ones.
Practical, sustainable diet changes - less saturated and trans fat, more plant foods, fiber, and healthy oils - can reduce LDL cholesterol. Small swaps (lean proteins, low-fat dairy, olive oil, beans, oats) add up.
Health claims link foods or nutrients to reduced disease risk and are tightly regulated by the FDA. Authorized and qualified claims must be supported by science and meet nutrient criteria; common examples include calcium and osteoporosis, folate and neural tube defects, soluble fiber and heart disease, and soy protein and heart disease.
Fast food can be a practical occasional choice for busy families. Limit visits, use posted nutrition info, pick grilled or vegetable-forward options, choose water or milk, and balance higher-calorie meals with lighter ones at home.
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.
High LDL (bad) cholesterol raises heart attack and stroke risk. You can lower risk with diet, exercise, and, when needed, statins; test and discuss personalized care with your clinician.
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.
Cholesterol is essential, but too much LDL raises heart risk. Lower LDL by limiting saturated and trans fats, increasing soluble fiber, choosing unsaturated oils, and eating whole foods.
Lowering LDL cholesterol works best by cutting saturated/trans fats, boosting soluble fiber, and choosing plant-forward foods. Dietary cholesterol (only in animal foods) matters less than the type of fat and overall pattern.
Cholesterol and diet are closely linked: foods high in saturated and trans fats raise LDL, while fiber, unsaturated fats, and patterns like the Mediterranean diet lower risk. Combine diet, activity, and medical evaluation to manage cholesterol effectively.
Lowering high cholesterol combines proven lifestyle changes - cutting saturated fat, adding soluble fiber, and regular exercise - with medication when needed. Work with your clinician to set goals and monitor progress.
Practical, modern guidance for low-fat cooking that focuses on fat quality, simple ingredient swaps and cooking techniques like grilling, steaming and air frying to reduce added fat without sacrificing flavor.
Limit fatty red meats, many fast-food items, and high-fat dairy like whole milk and butter to reduce saturated fat and lower LDL cholesterol. Practical swaps: lean cuts, plant proteins, low-fat dairy, and unsaturated oils.
Junk food refers to calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods - high in added sugar, salt, refined fat, or calories and low in fiber and essential nutrients. This update explains the term, health concerns, labeling and policy responses, and practical steps to reduce consumption while making informed choices.
Cholesterol is essential for cells, hormones, and vitamin D. The liver makes most cholesterol; dietary saturated fats have the strongest effect on raising LDL. You can lower LDL with soluble fiber, unsaturated fats, plant sterols, weight loss, and exercise. Discuss individual targets with your clinician.
To lower LDL cholesterol, limit saturated fats, trans fats, fried foods, and high-fat dairy. Choose vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fatty fish, and unsaturated oils. Combine diet with exercise and medical guidance.
A modern low-fat, low-cholesterol approach focuses on fat quality, whole grains, lean or plant proteins, unsalted nuts and regular fish while keeping saturated and trans fats low.
Dietary patterns - especially Mediterranean-style eating, more soluble fiber and plant sterols, and replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats - can lower LDL cholesterol, but average reductions are modest and individual responses vary.
Dietary cholesterol comes from animal products; to lower blood cholesterol focus on reducing saturated and trans fats, choosing plant-forward foods, and adding fiber-rich whole grains, beans, nuts, and healthy oils.
A clear, up-to-date guide to what cholesterol does, how LDL and HDL affect cardiovascular risk, which foods and habits raise cholesterol, and practical steps to lower it.