What foods are good for high cholesterol?
Foods commonly recommended for high cholesterol include oats, beans, fatty fish, nuts, and plenty of vegetables and fruit, mainly because of their fiber and unsaturated fat. Cutting back on saturated fat from fried food, fatty meat, and butter tends to matter more than any single food you add.
Foods people lean on
- Oats and beans for soluble fiber.
- Fatty fish like salmon or sardines a couple of times a week.
- Nuts and olive oil in place of butter or fatty cuts of meat.
- Vegetables and fruit in general, for fiber and volume.
What to go easier on
Fried food, fatty cuts of red meat, full-fat dairy, and heavily processed snacks are the usual targets to cut back on, since they carry more saturated fat. Small, steady swaps tend to stick better than an overnight overhaul.
A note on health
This is general information for wellness and education, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about your own numbers and goals. Helthee can plan dinners that fit lower-saturated-fat limits across a full week.
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