Low cholesterol/ Heart Healthy Foods

[diwana]

Re: Low cholesterol/ Heart Healthy Foods

@Niksik

So for someone who has family history of hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, and was diagnosed at one point to have high cholesterol but has been on medications that have controlled it for several years, what would be a recommended diet?

Both hubby and I come from very strong family histories and are therefore very likely to develop these conditions if we don’t take care. Luckily, my cholesterol levels have been low (HDLs high, LDLs and triglycerides low) so meds have been needed. Hubby did have high cholesterol at one point but regular meds have brought it down to good levels and have stayed steady. Plus, we’ve maintained a healthy weight and moderate physical activity.

We don’t eat a whole lot of junk, and on a regular day, try to consume balanced meals with limited quantities of red meats and lower fat than what desis normal have. However, we do get carried away once in a while.

What would be a good desi diet for people like us?

I respect you very much for asking this question. It shows you care.

Everyone needs to understand that heart problem comes from many factors including the worst of all the hereditary factors. One just cannot change it obviously.

Also, heart attack risk is not 100% and can never be reduced to 0%.

Modifiable factors like diet, weight, cholesterol. activity level etc. needs motivation from a person.

Good exercise, healthy diet and avoiding smoking with taking medictions as prescribed etc. are all one can do to minimize the risk of heart attack.

1- Eat more white meat than red meat.

2- Never ever eat at fast food place.

3- Fast food = Fast /quick death. Another piece for “Make your own quote” thread.

4- Be in ideal weight range. BMI (Body mass Index) less than or equal to 25.

5- Exercise moderately and more importantly regularly.

6- Pizza, Lazaania, mexican food, Greek food, British food like fish (fried) and chips, burger/ french fries etc. all have high cholesterol.

Coming to your questuon.

Avoid food with large amount of cholesterol.

Use more white meat such as lean beaf, white meat.

Do not buy ground beef from the shelf, but have it made with lean beef yourself.

Use low cholesteol oil. Check the ingredients yourself.

Canola oil or Olive oil have good ingredients than other oil products.

Eat red meat with no fat attached to it.

You may have to clean meat yourself or ask the butcher (maybe after paying extra) to clean excess fat from meat.

Avoid Nali Nihari, maghaz, fried food etc.

Hope this helped.