List of low cholesterol foods
The following is a list of low cholesterol foods. Did you know that plant foods contains no cholesterol? Foods containing cholesterol only come from animal sources, such as offal meats, eggs and dairy products. Remember that saturated fat has more of an impact on your cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol.
Fruits – all
Maybe this list might inspire you to try a fruit you've never tasted before? These foods contain no cholesterol.
Examples:
| Apple | Blueberry | Canned fruit | | Watermelon | Banana | Nashi pear | | Lemon | Pear | Dates | | Raspberry | Peach | Figs | | Orange | Lime | Cherry | | Mandarin | Pineapple | Cantaloupe | | Strawberry | Plum | Mango | | Blackberry | Nectarine | Dragon fruit | | Apricot | Kiwi fruit | Rockmelon | Pawpaw | Sultanas | Raisins |
Vegetables - all
Have you heard of all the vegetables in the following list? Remember that all vegetables contain no cholesterol, this list is here to give examples.
| Potato | Onion | Cabbage | | Pumpkin | Broccoli | Tomato | | Peas | Cauliflower | Avocado | | Beans | Sweet potato | Spinach | | Carrot | Beetroot | Lettuce | | Turnip | Leek | Cucumber | | Swede | Squash | Zucchini | | Parsnip | Mushrooms | Corn | | Sundried tomatoes | Vegetable juice | Turnips | | Shallots | Radish | Sauerkraut | | Peppers | Asparagus | Wom bok |
Legumes - all
Legumes are another example of a food type that contains no cholesterol. Try different varieties!
| Lentils | Chickpeas | Navy beans | | Butter beans | Split peas | Yellow peas | | Kidney beans | Soy beans | Berlotti beans | | Adzuki Beans | Broad Beans | Black-eyed peas | | Cannellini Beans | Black Beans | Calico Beans | | White Beans | Pinto Beans | Mung Beans | | Lima Beans | Italian Beans | Yam beans |
Dairy products
Dairy foods certainly don't top the list of low cholesterol foods, as they do contain cholesterol, but choosing low fat varieties are the best choice for a cholesterol lowering diet. Here are some no cholesterol dairy alternatives:
| Soy milk | Rice milk | Oat milk | | Almond milk | Soy cheese | Soy yoghurt |
Nuts and seeds - all
Tip - Keep quantities to around a small handful per day, or about 10-15 nuts. They are healthy for your heart but are high in fat and eating too many can lead to weight gain.
| Almonds | Cashews | Walnuts | | Pecans | Hazelnuts | Chestnuts | | Pinenuts | Coconut | Pistachio nuts | | Brazil nut | Sunflower seed | Pepita | | Flax seed | Soy nuts | Popcorn |
Herbs and spices
Great for flavouring foods without any cholesterol content!
| Parsley | Basil | Garlic | | Oregano | Endive | Chives | | Cumin | Saffron | Paprika | | Pepper | Onion powder | Salt | | Chilli | Allspice | Cinnamon | | Cardamon | Dill | Fennel | | Marjoram | Sage | Vanilla | | Tea | Curry powder | Cilantro | | Nutmeg | Rosemary | Cloves |
Breads/cereals
– try for the wholegrain varieties as they are far more nutritious. These foods are considered cholesterol free so long as milk solids, egg or other foods of animal origin have not been added.
| Flour | Rice | Pasta | | Noodles | Oats | Oat bran | | Barley | Rye | Wheat | | Cous cous | Corn meal | Multigrain bread | | Raisin bread | Pita bread | Rye bread | | English muffins | Hotdog roll | Taco shells | | Cornflakes | Weetbix | Vitabrits | | Rice puffs | Shredded wheat | Wholemeal bread | | Special K | Wheat puffs | Natural muesli | | Rice crackers | Crispbread | All bran | | Buckwheat | Brown rice | Bulgur | | Amaranth | Millet | Quinoa | | Sorghum | Triticale | Rice noodles |
Fats/oils
– all vegetable oils are cholesterol free. Use sparingly to prevent weight gain.
| Canola oil | Sunflower oil | Olive oil | | Soybean oil | Safflower oil | Peanut oil | | Olive oil | Macadamia nut oil | Flaxseed oil | | Avocado oil | Sesame oil | Rice bran oil | | Pecan oil | Pine nut oil | Cottonseed oil | | Cashew oil | Hazelnut oil | Walnut oil |
Other
– don’t overdo the candies, as high sugar intake can lead to weight gain and an increase in triglycerides.
| Seaweed | Hard candies | Maple syrup | | Sugar | Honey | Jam | | Potato chips | Pretzels | Cider vinegar | | Tomato paste | Golden syrup | Treacle |
That's it for this list of low cholesterol foods. Check out the list of foods high in cholesterol, so you know what to be careful of.
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