To lower cholesterol levels in the blood, should be eliminated from the diet foods high in animal fats such as lard, butter, cheese and lard fat, then it is necessary to significantly reduce the amount of vegetable seasonings such as certain types of meat, particularly turn fat and eggs.
A high cholesterol is dangerous because it accumulates inside the arteries can cause a progressive increase in thickness of these organs, causing a loss of tone and elasticity.
Finally there is the risk of increased risks of heart attack, while in the central nervous system may be created in stroke.
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To lower the cholesterol level should follow a diet that helps to bring down. The cholesterol diet must be completely free of animal fats, and should be rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which cause as the reduction of cholesterol levels.
1. Reduce the use of butter, lard, margarine, whole milk, cream, ice cream, cheese, cream cheese (1-2 times a week max) Reduce red meat and visible fat of meat, sausages (salami, mortadella, hot dogs etc).
2. Reduce offal (brain, kidney, liver, sweetbreads)
3. Reduce use of eggs (1-2 times a week max)
4. Reducing bakery products
1. Increase the use of fish (at least 2 times per week)
2. Facilitate the consumption of extra virgin olive oil, sunflower, corn and soybeans (the latter three are used raw) as a condiment
3. Increasing the use of fresh seasonal fruit
4. DEEI increase consumption fresh or dried vegetables (at least 3 times per week)
5. Increase the use of vegetables (fresh or frozen, raw or cooked) Prefer the use of red to white meat (chicken, turkey, veal, conoglio etc.)