10 Foods Linked To High Cholesterol & 10 That Can Help Lower It

Perhaps it's a good thing that steak is considered a "treat yourself" meal, because eating it too often may pose some health risks.

Red Meat

The next time you butter your bread, you might want to consider using less. Butter is rich in saturated fat, and when eaten in excess, can raise LDL cholesterol levels which are also known as "bad" cholesterol.

Butter

We're not saying you need to completely cut out cheese from your diet, but if you happen to have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, just be mindful of your intake.

Cheese

Despite coconut oil often being labeled as a "heart-healthy" alternative to other fats, this actually isn't the case. Coconut oil is incredibly high in saturated fat, which we've already discussed can raise LDL cholesterol levels.

Coconut Oil

Friendly reminder that while fried foods are delicious and satisfying to eat, they're simply not healthy for you! Everything from fried chicken to French fries and doughnuts are typically fried in oils that are loaded to the max with trans fat and saturated fat.

Fried Foods

Sadly, a lot of your favourite breakfast meats can be big contributors toward raising your bad cholesterol levels.

Sausages

As we just mentioned, processed meats can be dangerous if you're looking to manage your cholesterol levels. We know imagining a breakfast without bacon can be tough, but just think about your heart!

Bacon

Many of the delicious baked goods you grab from the bakery section at your local supermarket are unfortunately not very good for you.

Baked Goods

Since many fast food items are also fried, you probably know where we're headed with this. Your favourite cheat meal items like burgers, tacos, and pizza are sadly big contributors of heart disease.

Fast Food

We've got some bad news for you - America's favourite cold, sweet treat is a big risk factor when it comes to cardiovascular disease.

Ice Cream

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