High Cholestrol

High Cholesterol is generally affected by diet and lifestyle, although in some cases the condition is hereditary. Eating foods high in saturated fat, such as burgers, pizza, chips, trans fats etc., increases cholesterol levels, whereas fruits and vegetables are cholesterol free. Your method of cooking is just as important - for example, grilling should always replace frying where possible. The body, however, does need healthy unsaturated fats. Good fats supply essential fatty acids, which are vital to every functioning of the body and can be found in oily fish or flax. Other foods which are great for preventing or lowering cholesterol in your diet include apples, bananas, carrots, cold-water fish, dried beans, garlic, grapefruit and cold pressed olive oil.