foods to avoid with elevated cholesterol
In addition to statins, foods rich in phytosterins can lower the endogenous cholesterol production. These foods include wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame, soy beans or pumpkin seeds. By avoiding foods with high cholesterol (egg, butter, cream, meat etc.) you can lower your LDL levels only by a small amount.
Stay away from trans fats, which may be in baked goods (like cookies and cake), snack foods (like microwave popcorn), fried foods, and margarines. Limit foods that are high in cholesterol, including fatty meats and organ meat (like liver and kidney). Choose low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt. Eat more foods that are high in fiber, like oatmeal, oat bran, beans, and lentils.