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Unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, Lowers your bad cholesterol LDL
No, unsaturated fats may help to lower cholesterol. However, they do have a lot of calories.
Unsaturated fats typically is associated with lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and raising "good" cholesterol (HDL)
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poly unsaturated fats can lower your cholesterol, e.g. sunflower seeds, soya beans and walnuts.
Try cutting out foods that are high in saturated and trans fats, replacing them with foods high in healthy fats to help lower cholesterol. Substituting coldwater fish for red meat, two to three times per week, can reduce intake of saturated fats and provide a healthy dose of Omega-3 fats. Walnuts are also a good source of Omega-3's, and a handful a day can lower cholesterol up to five percent. Olive oil contains both Omega-3 fats and Omega-6 fats which can lower "bad" LDL cholesterol and raise "good" HDL cholesterol. Try two tablespoons daily as a substitute for butter or shortening when cooking.
trans fats increase levels of LDL cholesterol (Low density lipids so-called bad cholesterol), trans fats also lower levels of HDL cholesterol (High density lipids i.e.good cholesterol);thus increasing the risk of coronary Heart disease.
Trans (partially hydrogenated) fats can increase unhealthy cholesterol and lower healthy cholesterol. This can increase your risk of heart disease. See also:More informationEating healthily
If you would like to lower your cholesterol try avoiding saturated fats and eat more fiber. Eating fish can also lower your cholesterol. Cheerios will also do the trick.
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