Eating plan for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

  • Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre
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Abstract

• Focus on Quantity and Quality of Fat – Quantity – 1/ 4/ 3. This each . The, activity . A. – Quality – unsaturated. These. Oils , canola, soy - hydrogenated. Use . One , the , adds. • Limit saturated and trans fats , or hard fats , to 15 grams or less per day . These , meats , poultry , lard , palm , hydrogenated . • Eat less cholesterol – aim for less than 300 mg of cholesterol per day . Cholesterol . Reducing , avoiding . • Eggs – Recent . However , if . • Nuts such as almonds , walnuts , pecans and pistachios can help lower cholesterol . Studies . 5 36 . If - 12 is . Fibre – yes , for your heart ! Fibre . Vegetables , fruit , whole , nuts , seeds , beans , peas . Functional " soluble " fibre . This is . Studies . Here fibre . Heart Health Mixture / 3 , 1 / 3 , 1 / 3 . Use . It , hot . Salt – Shake the Habit Tips to reduce salt (sodium) intake: • Homepreparedfreshorfrozenfoodsarebest.If,look"no"or"lowsodium". • Avoidaddingsalt. • Seasonyourfoodwithherbandspiceblends.Check. • Limitcondimentssuchasketchup,mustard,soysauceetc. • UseNutritionFactsLabels.Best.Avoid400.Check. • Useingredientlists-foods. • Restaurantfoodsareoftenhighinsodium.Try'Nutritionidentify.When,ask.Requestsauces.

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Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre. (2010). Eating plan for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Health (San Francisco).

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