what foods should I avoid in order to get my cholesterol under control?

Question

heart disease runs in the family and I cannot afford to buy medication

Answer 1

First you should go to the dr and find out if you have.

If it runs in your family and there is heart disease. Your going to have to read your labels.

That means no fat, cut out red meat to once or twice a month, alot of chicken, fish(carefully read which ones are good for you), fruits and veggies.

My husband is a heart patient and i had to learn the hard way. To make and bake stuff without fat which isn't that hard

oil/butter you can change for applesauce unless your making cookies. they don't come out good.
changed eggs for no egg substitute
and learn to use seasoning to add flavor to your food without salt.

Read the section on webmd.. there may even be a program in your area they will help you pay for your medication.

Answer 2

Is diet alone enough or not to control your cholesterol is a whole different issue...usually diets have a mild to moderate impact. If you have risk factors and your cholesterol especially your 'bad cholesterol' or LDL, is high you probably will need medications....Current medical knowledge is very..very different from the answer that says no statins.....from what numerous trials have shown.. Statins have a tremendous beneficial effect even beyond lipid lowering.
Niacin is a product available over th counter which your doctor will recomend if you are certain you do not want prescription medicine. Doses of Niacin needed are large and can cause flushing, sweating, tachycardia etc.
In general avoid saturated fats, use oils that are mono or polyunsaturated..most labels will mention this.
Decrease or regulate foods based on what your cholestrol panel shows. If you have very high Triglyceride levels you may have to excercise moderation in starchy foods.
Egg yolk has a load of cholesterol (Does not mean eggs are to be avoided completely Egg albumin is some of the best protein in natural foods)
Meats particularly red meats, seafood including shrimp..obviously butter, cheese etc have cholesterol.
A lot of it is common sense but good diet books are readily available..also ask your doctor to set up an appointment with a certified dietician.

Answer 3

The first thing you should see your Dr. first to to find out what is
your current cholesterol level is. One thing there are two sources for cholesterol: from food and your body makes it also. The
second thing you need to see a dietitian to get some clues how you can lose some weight . There are good and bad
cholesterol so you need to educate your self. If diet does not
work your Dr, may prescribe medication to reduce your cholesterol. You may see a lot information on the Internet it does not replace the real advice from your Dr and dietitian

Answer 4

Partially hydrogenated fats are a HUGE contributor to serum cholesterol levels. By avoiding these fats you can normally reduce your cholesterol.

No fried foods
No margarine
No cakes or cookies
Trim the fat off any meats
Easy on dairy items
No snack foods
Keep your caloric intake to match your needs
Good luck

Answer 5

I've heard oatmeal helps.

Personally , from what I have read and heard , I would avoid Statin drugs!! The health food stores have products.

Answer 6

saturated fat.foods that has lots of grease in them,like fries,sausage,and stuff like that.iam the same as you,except i had bypass surgery and i have to watch what i eat also.

Answer 7

eat lots of cherios