Saturday 29 August 2009

Cholestrol


CHOLESTEROL


There are two types of cholesterol, bad and good cholesterol. Cholesterol is only available in non vegetarian food and does not exist in any type of vegetarian food.Coconut milk and various types of nuts also have no cholesterol content.



However this does not mean that we can consume coconut milk daily or in big quantity. This is because coconut oil has high saturated fat content. Food which has high saturated fat will be converted to cholesterol by the liver.



Egg yolk - it is advised to eat 3 egg yolks in a week
If it is low cholesterol eggs, you can increase to intake to 4 egg yolks


Egg white- has no cholesterol and can be consumed everyday



Chicken skin, mutton, seafood has high cholesterol content. Therefore to maintain cholesterol level, you must reduce the intake of cholesterol food and saturated fat, while increasing the intake of fibre.


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