Can I eat rice if I have high cholesterol?
Yes, you can eat rice but limit unhealthy fats and alcohol consumption.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries
Yes, egg yolk can raise cholesterol levels.
If you have slightly high cholesterol then it means that plaque is building up slowly in the arteries.
In general: A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L) is normal. A total cholesterol level of 200 to 239 mg/dL (5.17 to 6.18 mmol/L) is borderline high. A total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL (6.21 mmol/L) or greater is high.
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