Cholesterol: which foods to prioritise?
Lower your cholesterol naturally with these proven nutritional tips. Practical food guidance plus two example days to help you day to day.
Understanding cholesterol
Cholesterol isn't always the enemy! Your body needs it to function — but what really matters is the balance between “good” (HDL) and “bad” (LDL) cholesterol.
Saturated and trans fats to limit
These foods, rich in saturated and trans fats, raise your LDL cholesterol. Choose lean cuts and healthy cooking methods:
Fatty meats
Cured meats and fatty red meats — pick lean cuts
Full-fat dairy
Rich cheeses, cream, butter
Fried and processed foods
Fried food, ready meals
Pastries
Viennoiseries, mass-produced cakes
Foods to prioritize
These superfoods help lower cholesterol naturally:
Soluble fibre
Omega-3 fatty acids
Food guidance: two example days
Day 1
Day 2
The following days
Keep alternating these principles and vary the vegetables, fish and legumes to your taste!
Tips for success
Lifestyle
- • Regular physical activity
- • Maintain a healthy weight
- • Avoid smoking
Wellbeing
- • Manage stress
- • Monitor blood pressure
- • Regular check-ups
Lowering cholesterol through diet takes patience and consistency. Adopted gradually, these changes will bring lasting improvements to your cardiovascular health.
Need personalized support?
For guidance tailored to your situation, book a consultation with Gabriela Ferent, dietitian-nutritionist in Luxembourg.
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