Experts Urge Cutting 7 Foods to Lower Cholesterol for 11.3% of U.S. Adults
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Updated · health.yahoo.com · Aug 4
Experts Urge Cutting 7 Foods to Lower Cholesterol for 11.3% of U.S. Adults
3 articles · Updated · health.yahoo.com · Aug 4
Summary
Seven foods flagged for cutting back include processed bacon and sausages, fatty red meat, fried chicken and potatoes, sugary baked goods, full-fat dairy, butter and lard, and fast-food burgers.
A 2023 Journal of Lipid Research study cited in the report found reducing saturated fat can significantly lower LDL cholesterol, the main dietary rationale behind the list.
High cholesterol remains widespread: 11.3% of U.S. adults have high total cholesterol, nearly 25 million exceed 240 mg/dL, and 86 million are above 200 mg/dL.
The report frames the advice as incremental rather than restrictive, arguing small swaps such as replacing solid fats with liquid oils can improve heart-health markers over time.