High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a condition where there are high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Cholesterol is a fat that the body needs to function properly, but too much can lead to serious health problems.
Here are five food items that cause high cholesterol.
Red meat like pork, lamb are high in saturated fat and can increase cholesterol levels.
Red meat
Whole milk, butter, and full-fat yogurt and cheese are high in saturated fat, which can raise levels of LDL cholesterol, also known as "bad" cholesterol.
Full-fat dairy
French fries, fried chicken with skin, and other foods cooked in a deep fryer have a high amount of saturated fat and can increase cholesterol levels.
Fried foods
Tropical oils like coconut and palm oil are high in saturated fats and can increase the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.
Tropical oils
A serving of shrimp contains roughly 190 milligrams of cholesterol, even when cooked without fat.
Shrimp
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