High Cholesterol Diet

Reduce the saturated fats to less than 10 percent of calories. This can help in reducing the cholesterol levels. Fat from milk and milk products, meat and some bakery products contain high amount of saturated fats. Certain partially hydrogenated fats like those used in margarines or shortenings contain Trans fatty acids that can also raise the cholesterol levels.

Unsaturated fats can reduce the cholesterol levels and is more preferable than saturated fats. Olive oil, canola oil or vegetable oils are unsaturated fats. Fish oils are also rich in omega 3 fatty acids that are considered to be essential fatty acids and hence have better health benefits.

Cholesterol may also be present in certain foods like egg yolk, meat, poultry, and high fat milk products. These foods are also rich in saturated fats. Consume more of cereals grains, pulses, fruits and vegetables as well as vegetable oils in order to lower the cholesterol level.