Eggs, Shrimp and More: Can You Eat These if You Have High Cholesterol?

Eggs, Shrimp and More: Can You Eat These if You Have High Cholesterol? By Jennifer Moll, PharmD If you are following a diet to lower your cholesterol, you may have heard that certain foods - such as eggs, meat, and shrimp - are off-limits. The good news is that there are healthy ways to include these foods in your diet without sabotaging your lipid levels. Shrimp and Scallops as Part of a Low-Cholesterol Diet  Once thought to be unhealthy for the heart, shrimp and scallops are now thought of as safe alternatives to meat in a heart-healthy diet.  READ NOW Can You Eat Eggs When Watching Your Cholesterol?  Eggs have garnered a bad reputation in the past due to their high cholesterol content, but studies have shown that consuming an egg a day may not have detrimental effects on your lipid levels. READ NOW Tips for Eating Meat on a Lipid-Lowering Diet  Meat isn't completely banned from your diet if you are watching your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These tips will show you how to include meat in your healthy diet. READ NOW How Unsaturated and Saturated Fats Affect Cholesterol  This article will help you to distinguish between the two, main categories of fat when you plan your meals for your cholesterol-lowering diet. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT There's No Flying, But Harry Potter's Quidditch is a Fun Game to Play Understanding Insomnia Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Top “Harry Potter” Quotes Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Asthma AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.