{"id":57932,"date":"2021-03-15T12:15:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T06:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=57932"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T10:47:37","slug":"looking-to-lower-your-cholesterol-avoid-these-4-high-cholesterol-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/03\/15\/looking-to-lower-your-cholesterol-avoid-these-4-high-cholesterol-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Foods To Avoid With High Cholesterol"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your liver naturally produces cholesterol, which can also be obtained from certain foods. However, this natural substance is generally misunderstood and considered unhealthy. Read on to know more about <\/span>foods to avoid high cholesterol<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Importance of diet in managing cholesterol levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The liver produces about 75% of your body\u2019s cholesterol requirement. That’s why, if you don’t have an existing condition like high blood pressure,<\/a><\/strong> dietary cholesterol shouldn’t have much effect on your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plaque build-up in arteries leads to the formation of LDL (low-density lipoprotein), also referred to as \u2018bad cholesterol\u2019.<\/a><\/strong> HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is considered \u2018good cholesterol\u2019 as it helps remove excess cholesterol from your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended cholesterol levels\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In individuals with heart disease, cholesterol consumption should be less than 200 mg\/day. Individuals with no such risk factors should not consume more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid foods with high cholesterol<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While not all high-cholesterol foods are bad for you, some foods definitely have a huge negative impact on your body. Here are 4 <\/span>foods to avoid high cholesterol<\/strong><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n