What is a good food source of cholesterol?

Answer 1

I think you are confusing cholesterol that you eat with cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol in your blood is measured in particles. Some of the particles are LDL, or low density lipoproteins, and HDL, or high density lipoproteins. LDL is referred to as the "bad cholesterol". You can remember it because the "L" that it starts with stands for "lousy", or you want it to be "low". HDL is known as the "good cholesterol". The "H" in HDL can stand for "healthy" or you want it to be "high".

It is not that easy to increase your HDL. LDL can be decreased some with diet, and quite a bit with medication. HDL can be increased with exercise. Medications are not that good at increasing HDL.

The cholesterol that you eat is of only one kind. Cholesterol is only found in animal products. If it didn't come from an animal or have an animal product in it, there is no cholesterol. Lots of food, on the other hand, have fat. There are several kinds of fat. The best fats are monounsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids. You can find monounsaturated fats in things like olive oil, canola oil, olives, nuts, and avocado. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in foods like fish, walnuts, and flax seed.

In general, the fats that you should limit are fats that are solid at room temperature. For example, butter, margarine, shortening, and animal fat are all solid at room temperature. They can still be part of a healthy diet, but should be eaten in moderation. One last note; in terms of calories, all fats are equal. Fat, no matter what kind, has 9 calories per gram. Fat is the most calorie dense nutrient.

Answer 2

fruits and veggies are good for your cholesterol... !(: and oils and trans fat is terrible for your cholesterol.. i would know.. i ate too much of mcdonalds and Burger King and too little of fruits and veggies and i had to go to the emergency room because i was having chest pains and they said i have a high cholesterol!

Answer 3

Like me i would eat Honey Nut Cherios every morning for breakfast. it helps lower cholesterol

Foods that will help reduce your bad cholesterol include fruits and vegetables, and whole grain products like whole grain multi-grain bread. (Honey Nut Cherios does have whole grains in it as well) Also, avoiding foods with saturated fats are a good idea. Stay away from things like butter, fried food and red meat. These are some good choices!


Talk to your doctor about an appropriate diet and what to avoid.

Answer 4

If you are looking for foods that help control your cholesterol are fruits and vegetables such as: Oranges, apples, bananas, celery, carrots, and more. Eating whole grains is also good for controlling your cholesterol.

Answer 5

Almonds, avocados, and even red wine can improve cholesterol. For more cholesterol-reducing foods, I recommend this site: http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/cholesterol/7_super_foods_to_improve_cholesterol

Answer 6

Oats are particulalry good if you suffer from high cholesterol as they contain beta-glucan which helps lower cholesterol absorption.

Answer 7

Lots of garlic, buddy, lots! Chopped, uncooked garlic every morning about two spoons is enough. And, I guess that's all!

Answer 8

Orange Juice, Cocoa, Eggs, Garlic, and Fish

Answer 9

There are several different foods which have been recognized as having qualities which can reduce ones cholesterol. Some of these food include: oatmeal, fish, walnuts, almonds and olive oil.

Answer 10

High fiber foods can be good to reduce cholesterol. Oatmeal and Oat bran are good examples. Fish and Omega-3's are also excellent. Nuts are also good at this job.