Foods high in cholesterol are especially those of animal origin, such as egg yolk or beef, for example.
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in the body, which is essential for the proper functioning of the cells when in appropriate amounts. There are two types of cholesterol, bad cholesterol and good cholesterol and so it is important that they are in balance in the blood.
Some examples of foods high in cholesterol include:
Table of foods high in cholesterol
Some foods high in cholesterol:
| Foods | Amount of cholesterol in 100 g | Energy in 100 g |
| Broth | 24000 mg | 17 calories |
| Pork chops | 1900 mg | 120 calories |
| Chicken egg yolk | 1500 mg | 363 calories |
| Oxen | 440 mg | 111 calories |
| Ricotta | 440 mg | 179 calories |
| Pork liver | 420 mg | 131 calories |
| Veal liver | 360 mg | 127 calories |
| Bull's liver | 320 mg | 130 calories |
| Enchova | 315 mg | 106 calories |
| Beef | 289 mg | 140 calories |
| Crab | 270 mg | 81 calories |
| butter | 262 mg | 766 calories |
| Kingfisher | 254 mg | 90 calories |
| Fish | 250 mg | 129 calories |
| Lard | 243 mg | 900 calories |
| Pork | 198 mg | 285 calories |
These foods as they have high amounts of cholesterol should be avoided by those who have high cholesterol.
List of foods that raise bad cholesterol
This list of foods that raise bad cholesterol should be avoided mainly by patients with cardiovascular problems because they are high in saturated fats. Are they:
- Fried fish, breaded meats, french fries
- Sausage, salami, bacon, lard
- Chocolate, chocolate drinks, industrialized biscuits and pies
- Whole milk, condensed milk, yellow cheese, sour cream, cream recipes, ice cream, pudding
Both table and list foods should be avoided in case of LDL cholesterol above 130 mg / dl.
List of foods that control cholesterol
- Avocado
- Olive oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, peanut oil
- Peanut, almonds, chestnut, flaxseed, sunflower seed, sesame
- Salmon, tuna, sardines
- Garlic onion
- Soy
- Peanut butter
These foods are high in monounsaturated fats and, along with weight loss and physical activity, help the body to improve blood cholesterol. But to lower cholesterol more quickly, it is recommended to do some type of physical activity about 3 times a week.
The good HDL cholesterol should always be greater than 35 mg / dl.
Useful links:
- Eggplant in the treatment of cholesterol
- Natural Remedy for Lowering Cholesterol
- How To Lower Cholesterol
