DIETARY LISTS FOR HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (HIGH CHOLESTEROL)

DIETARY CONTROL OF HYPERCHOLESTEROLEAMIA

HEALTHY FOODS

• unsaturated fats, such as olive oil,Avocado,nuts and canola oil.
• Whole grains, whole wheat bread and pasta, oatmeal, oat bran, and brown rice.
• Fruits and vegetables, which are high in fiber and can help lower cholesterol levels. 
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• Limit cholesterol in your diet. The highest amounts are found in egg yolks, whole milk products, and organ meats.
• Eat fatty fish. 2 servings of fatty fish (such as salmon or herring) each week.
• Eat nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, and fortified food products, such as orange juice, yogurt, and salad dressing.
• Eat fiber foods, especially oats, barley, and legumes, as well as fruits, vegetables, and other whole grains.
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Balanced Diet for those with High Cholesterol:

Grains: 6 to 8 servings per day (half should be whole grains)

Vegetables: 3 to 5 servings per day

Fruits: 4 to 5 servings per day

Fat-free or low-fat dairy: 2 to 3 servings per day

Lean meat, Skinless poultry.

 Fats and oils: (use unsaturated fats such as olive oil or canola oil)

Nuts, seeds, legumes: 3 to 5 servings per week

2 servings of fatty fish (such as salmon, herring, or lake trout) per week; 

OTHERS

Restricting sodium (salt, including salt already added to food)

Weight reduction also important

Exercise at least 3-5 times a week for 30-45 mins per day .

Diet Plans for Diabetes, Hypertension Cardiovascular disease.

Food plays an important role in the treatment of specific diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases etc. The diet should be balanced and within the permissible calorie limits. Food should be distributed into small frequent feeds. The daily requirement should be well distributed between the different meals. Skipping a meal or fasting is not really advisable. 

Cholesterol rich foods (To be avoided by cardiac patients)

1.     Whole milk and milk products

2.     Egg Yolk

3.     Shellfishes like prawn, crab, lobster etc. 

4.     Organ meats like kidney, liver, brain etc. 

5.     Chicken, duck with skin. 

6.     Sweet like pastries, ice creams etc. 

7.     Butter, dalda, coconut oil, palmoil

8.     Fried foods like chips, Samosa etc. 

9.     Alcoholic drinks, creams soups etc. 

Sodium rich foods (To be avoided by Hypertensive Patients)

Salt (Avoid extra salt in food and table)

Baking powder, baking soda, ajinomoto etc

Bakery Products like biscuits, cakes, pastries, chocolates, bread, bun etc. 

Salted chips, nuts, popcorn etc

Pappads, pickles, dried fish etc

Canned and Salt preserved foods

Sauces, soup cubes

Sausages, lobsters, meat and yeast extracts

Carbonated beverages (Soft Drinks)

Readymade foods like cornflakes, noodles, fast foods etc.

Proprietary drinks eg. Horlicks, complan, bournvita etc.

General Instructions

1.     Different cereals contain almost the same amount of carbohydrate and so the quantity of cereal consumed should be noted rather than the type consumed. 

2.     Whole grain cereals are better, preferred for their  fiber content and satiety value.

3.     Fish can be included in the diet, in the curry form. Fried fish is the best avoided. Shell fishes like prawns, lobsters etc should be avoided. 

4.     Poultry (Without Skin) can be used occasionally. Beef, Pork, mutton, liver etc should be avoided by cardiac patients. Trim off Excess fat (if any) before cooking. 

5.     Egg yolk has to be avoided by individuals with hyperlipidemia. 

6.     Use skimmed milk whenever possible, otherwise cream has to be removed before consumption. 

7.     Include more vegetables (esp. raw salads and green leafy vegetables) in your diet, as it is rich in fiber which in turn helps to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Raw salads with sprouted pulses enhance the nutrient composition. 

8.   Cardiac and hypertensive patients can take 3-4 servings of fruits. Whenever possible consume fruits with edible skins eg.  apple. guava etc.

 9.  Cardiac and hypertensive patients should minimize their intake of sugar and sweets. 

10.    Garlic, curry leaves, oatbran etc have blood sugar and cholesterol loosing efforts. Ginger, foods in rich with Vit- E and B Carotene reduces the risk of cardiac diseases. 

11.    Alcohol intake injurious to health, 1 ml of Alcohol contains 7 calories. Alcohol can cause hypoglyemia and can increase triglycerides which can be harmful for the heart. 

12.  Cooking oil used should be minimized and may be restricted to 10-15 ml/day. (2-3 tsp). Use cooking methods that require little or no fat.

13.   Hidden fat in bakery products and snacks should also be taken into account. 

14.  Preferably use a combination of cooking oils like sesame. ground nut, sunflower, rice bran, corn oil etc. use of coconut and palm oil should be maintained at minimum levels. 

15. Dinner should be enjoyed two hours before retiring.

16. Include foods from all the different food groups and thus consume a balanced diet.

17.  Regular exercise is most useful but physical strain after a meal should be avoided.