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Weighing In: Can I eat shellfish if I have high cholesterol?

By Heather Reese Health Expert
Question: Can I eat shellfish if I have high cholesterol?

Answer:
While the American Heart Association recommends limiting dietary cholesterol, recent research shows that dietary fat is a larger factor in your body’s cholesterol levels. A diet high in saturated fat can increase your total cholesterol and LDL levels, which raises your risk of heart disease.

While shellfish is not considered a low cholesterol food, it is low in total and saturated fat so it can still be part of a heart heal... Read more »

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...easily act as a substitute for a potential damaging food. For example, we know that we should... Read more »

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Cholesterol and Your Mood
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...evolutionary natural selection. During periods of abundant food, cholesterol and serotonin... Read more »

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...poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Often times, foods high in fats will have high amounts... Read more »

Health Guide

Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
...hydrogen is added to vegetable oil, which is a liquid, to create a solid substance. It can be found in foods such as vegetable shortening, some margarines, crackers, candies, baked goods, cookies,... Read more »
Tips for a Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet
...don’t need to scrutinize your diet by counting calories. Instead, work toward phasing out calorie-heavy foods and replacing them with healthier alternatives.Switch from regular soda to diet... Read more »
Understanding Food Labels
While food shopping, you will no doubt see products labeled as “fat free” or “lite.” What do these labels really mean, and can you trust them? Food manufacturers are required by the Food... Read more »
Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
...been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. It is added to many commercially processed foods and baked goods. To determine if whether a food you are eating contains trans fat look for... Read more »
The Skinny on Dietary Fats
...you’re talking about weight control. We always hear that you should avoid fat. And the fact that most food manufacturers make fat-free or low-fat versions of your favorite foods only reinforces... Read more »

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...medication by mouth usually once daily with or without food. If you are also taking a... Read more »

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