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Animals produce cholesterol in their bodies and hence animal based foods are high on cholesterol. Foods such as eggs, meat and dairy products should be consumed in moderation. These products when consumed by humans increase the normal cholesterol level in the body. Hence, cholesterol management and various cardiac rehabilitation programs advise not to take these products in large amounts. On the other hand vegetables and fruit do not contain cholesterol and hence their consumption does not increase the normal cholesterol levels. Such foods contain fiber and actually help to reduce the amount of cholesterol assimilated by the body. These products when consumed increase the cholesterol levels in the human body. LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol is responsible for lining the walls of the arteries and results in atherosclerosis For reference a list of foods with their levels of cholesterols is provided below: * A boiled egg (225 mg) * Cream cheese (27 mg) * Cheddar cheese (19 mg) * Butter (250 mg) * Lamb meat (70 mg) * Beef Steak (70 mg) * Chicken Skin (60 mg) * Beef Liver (300 mg) * Ice Cream (45 mg) * Sponge cake (260 mg) Related Articles |