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New Delhi. Cholesterol is necessary for the formation of healthy cells in the body. However, high cholesterol can cause many chronic diseases. If someone has high cholesterol, they have a higher risk of developing chronic coronary heart disease diseases. Our lifestyle, workout routine and diet play a big role in managing our cholesterol levels. On one hand many foods increase bad cholesterol and on the other hand many foods can provide healthy cholesterol or even lower cholesterol. Having high cholesterol in the body can deprive a person of enjoying his favorite foods. In this article we are talking about some common food options for high cholesterol foods.

7 Healthy Food Options For High Cholesterol Patients
1. Organ meat (instead of processed red meat)
Organ meats like liver, etc. are a great source of good cholesterol and many other nutrients that benefit the body. Organ meats are known to reduce the risk of heart- diseases.

2. Popcorn (instead of chips)
Homemade popcorn with olive oil or other vegetable oil is a great snack for people with high cholesterol. However, don’t mistake popcorn served in movie theaters as a healthy snack. Store-bought or theater popcorn is often loaded with butter and trans fats, which are extremely harmful for the heart and lead to high cholesterol. Plus, it’s a great alternative to chips and other packaged snacks that are often loaded with trans fats.

3. Olive Oil (instead of butter)
Olive oil and many other vegetable oils are a great substitute for butter. If you have high cholesterol, olive oil can be a great addition to your diet. Vegetable oils are known to reduce bad cholesterol in the blood.

4. Berries (instead of candy)
Instead of eating candy, you can opt for jamun along with many other fruits like orange, apple etc. Berries and many fruits are also rich in fiber called pectin. Pectic has been proven to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.

5. Frozen Yogurt (instead of ice cream)
Frozen yogurt and even full-fat yogurt (in moderation) are loaded with many nutrients like protein, calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium, etc. This is a healthy dessert alternative to ice cream. Ice cream is often high in sugar and can also increase cholesterol levels.

6. Nuts (instead of unhealthy snacks)
Nuts are another great source of protein for people with high cholesterol as they may be advised to avoid saturated fats (protein sources). Nuts are also a healthier alternative to unhealthy snacks like chips, packed nachos, etc.

We advise you to cook food at home instead of buying ready-to-eat items. Cookies, cakes, pizza, etc. are all full of trans fats which increase cholesterol. Apart from this, we also recommend you to participate in physical activities to improve your cholesterol levels.

Note – The information and suggestions given above are for general information and should not be considered as advice from any professional doctor. If you have any disease or problem, definitely consult a doctor.