Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: June 14, 2016, 11:03 AM
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A diet high in cholesterol puts you at a risk of heart disease. While moderation is the key, it is best that you avoid these foods recommended by nutritionist Priya Kathpal if your cholesterol levels are already high.
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Liver: Say no to the animal liver as cholesterol is stored in the liver and the most concentrated form of cholesterol in animals is found in this organ. Stick to lean cuts of your favourite meat instead.
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Fried chicken: The golden and crunchy, fried chicken is an all-time favourite but fried chicken can contain more cholesterol than most high cholesterol foods. Go for baked and grilled chicken options instead.
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Macaroni and cheese: Macaroni and cheese are one of the most loved comfort foods. However, the combination, of pasta, bread crumbs, cheese and butter make it high in saturated fats and cholesterol.
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French fries: Most of us cannot do without ordering french fries, but the hydrogenated oil present in it make it a very high-calorie option. They also contain a lot of trans fats.
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Ice-cream: One scoop of your favourite ice-cream can have more cholesterol than ten doughnuts. So ensure that you eat it in moderation.
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Egg yolk: When it comes to eggs, moderation is the key. Egg yolks contain a lot of cholesterol so if you have high cholesterol doesn’t eat more than three eggs in a week. If eggs are a part of your daily diet, you must watch your calorie intake for the rest of your day.
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Lobster: You may love seafood but lobster is loaded with cholesterol and is not a good choice if you have heart disease. Only 85g of lobster contain as much as 61mg cholesterol.
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Red meat: Red meat like pork and lamb contain more cholesterol and saturated fats than many other types of meat. They can up your cholesterol levels and make a heart disease worse.
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Margarine: Just because margarine contains unsaturated fatty acids does not mean that it is low in cholesterol. It contains a lot of trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils and can be worse for the heart than butter.
