High Cholesterol

Usually cholesterol is found in the cell membranes. It’s a lipid as well as a waxy steroid. Presence of reasonable amounts in body helps to keep the normal structure, but extra amount can lead to various ailments like- heart ailments, gall stones, stroke etc. Some specific foods contain high cholesterol, which can be injurious to our health.

The exact textbook definition of Cholesterol is: “Cholesterol is a lipidic, waxy steroid found in the cell membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is an essential component of mammalian cell membranes, where it is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. In addition, cholesterol is an important precursor molecule for the biosynthesis of bile acids, steroid hormones, and several fat-soluble vitamins. Cholesterol is the principal sterol synthesized by animals, but small quantities are synthesized in other eukaryotes, such as plants and fungi. It is almost completely absent among prokaryotes, which include bacteria.”

• Seafood like lobster, crabs, shrimps etc are a rich source of HDL/Good Cholesterol, which is quite essential for our healthy diet.
• You need to remember that excess consumption of carbohydrates can also increase the cholesterol level, so limit your carbohydrate intake, like- pizza, rice, candy, popcorns with butter etc.
• Whenever you are ingesting the turkey or chicken make sure that you take off the skin, because it’s a rich source of saturated fat, cholesterol etc.

Dry beans or legumes have been in use as a staple food for quite some time.They are widely used in the different Mediterranean countries and quite well-known there as a food that is very handy to fight against heart problems.Besides Mediterranean countries, legumes are widely used in many other parts of the world because of their heart-friendly effects.Here are some reasons behind this ever increasing popularity of legumes.