Cholesterol I n Foods

Cholesterol I n Foods

Rosita Romulo Santiago

Cholesterol is that fatty chemical in an animal food product, which when absorbed into the blood stream, can be deposited on the linings of the arteries. This deposit prevents normal passage of blood to the various organs. The process of cholesterol deposition is called atherosclerosis. When calcium is called to this deposit, it is called hardening of the arteries. If the organ with plugged blood vessels is the heart, the result is coronary heart disease which can lead to heart attack.

High Cholesterol	Cholesterol
Foods	MGS %/100 GMS
Brain	2000
Egg yolks (about 6)	1500
Kidney	375
Liver	300
Butter	250
Oyster	200
Lobster	200
Crab meat	125
Shrimp	125
Cream cheese	120

Moderate Cholesterol Foods	Cholesterol
Yellow cheese	100
Lard, animal fat	95
Whipping cream	85
Beef	70
Fish	70
Pork	70
Chicken	60
Ice cream	45

Low Cholesterol Foods	Cholesterol
Cottage cheese (4% fat)	15
Milk, whole	11
Milk, skim	3
Egg whites	0
Fruits	0
Grains	0
Nuts	0
Vegetables	0

         Leading health authorities recommend that a person eat no more than 250 mg. cholesterol per day. Above the chart will give you an idea on how to select food in order to eat healthfully. By eating only the low cholesterol foods, you will have a well-balanced, hearty, and delicious diet with wonderful variety as well! Eat sparingly of the, medium cholesterol foods; avoid the high cholesterol foods entirely.