Creating A Diet To Lower Cholesterol

Avoid Added Sugars

To lower cholesterol, it is important to avoid added sugars. A recent study conducted in Atlanta followed more than six thousand adults over seven years. The study concluded the consumption of added sugars increases levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides while lowering high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Added sugars are any sugars not found naturally in fruit or milk. Candy, soda, and baked goods are primary sources of added sugars, and they are also hidden in foods such as ketchup, crackers, yogurt, and granola bars. Current guidelines suggest patients should limit their daily intake of added sugar to no more than six teaspoons (one hundred calories) for women and nine teaspoons (150 calories) for men. Keeping a food journal can help with tracking sugar intake, and many apps will now calculate this automatically.