High cholesterol foods not to eat

by WIlliam
((United States))

QUESTION: Hi, I am learning about cholesterol as my doctor said mine is a bit high and I want to lower it.

I was just wondering, does cholesterol go down on its own if I stay away from red meat, eggs and nuts and fats? How long does it take to go down?
Does high cholesterol result in plaque?

Thank you!


ANSWER: If you limit the intake of: red meat, eggs (avoid yolk part, you can eat the white part; or can eat the whole egg twice a week); foods high in fat (especially trans-fats and saturated ones), that will help in lowering cholesterol.

But, you need to exercise, avoid alcohol and tobacco, and make some other lifestyle changes altogether with right foods for high cholesterol, will help you.

As long as I know, nuts are a good snack option. Besides, macadamia nuts may help increase HDL levels and walnuts in lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

Changes are slow, and within the first month (if you really follow the above strategies) you may see the results. But: Never give up! Keep up on optimizing your cholesterol levels!

One of the serious high cholesterol problems is plaque forming ( atheroscerosis ). However, if you follow a healthy diet and lifestyle, you won't have plaque problems.

Good luck!

Dr.Alba