Got high cholesterol? Steer clear of these foods!

Some foods, especially those high in saturated and trans fats, can raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol. That’s the type that sticks to your artery walls and increases the risk of heart disease. If you have high cholesterol, here’s what you should avoid and what you should include in your diet for a healthier heart. 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱: * Red meat - Limit intake of mutton, pork, and beef-based curries or kebabs * Fried foods - Avoid samosas, pakoras, bhature, puris, and deep-fried snacks * Processed meats - Skip sausages, bacon, salami, and store-bought kebabs * Baked foods - Cut down on cakes, cream biscuits, bakery puffs, and pastries 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻: * Fresh veggies - Include bhindi (okra), lauki (bottle gourd), palak (spinach), tinda, carrots, etc., in sabzis or soups * Seasonal fruits - Papaya, guava, apple, banana, pomegranate, watermelon, etc. * Whole grains - Choose roti made with whole wheat, jowar, bajra, or multigrain atta; include brown rice, daliya (broken wheat), and millets like ragi * Plenty of water - Stay hydrated with plain water, infused water, or homemade nimbu pani (without sugar)