Some Information on How Cholesterol Level is Affected with Red or White Meat
The world of nutrition considered dietary cholesterol as among its hot topic, as you probably know by now. There are new findings today that are published that linked food and cholesterol to that of heart diseases and other health conditions.
Studies over the years have found an association between eating red meat such as beef, pork and lamb to a risk of an increased high cholesterol. And note that if you have high cholesterol, your risk of having heart disease is higher.
Protein, omega 3 fats, vitamin B12 and other important vitamins and minerals are among the many nutrients that come from meat. If you wish to reduce your intake of saturated fat, you can consume meat by grilling or baking them instead of frying. Nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains will make a balanced and enjoyable meal if eaten alongside with the meat.
With the new research coming out that a byproduct of chemicals from red meat is a possible problem, one may be advised to limit eating red meat to lower cholesterol. On the other hand, there is no evaluation made on the effects of white meat like chicken, fish and other poultry products to the cholesterol level in our body. It is good to know that there are studies and comparisons about this now.
There are new studies now that are looking into the impact on cholesterol between eating red meat against white meat. To determine if white meats are better for us where cholesterol is concern, the study was made on two groups of either high or low saturated diet, and were given proteins under red meat, white meat and plant based protein for several weeks. To know the impact of each dietary pattern on the person eating red meat versus white meat or plant based protein, heart health biomarkers were used to measure. It is further analyzed if blood cholesterol is affected by eating high or low quantity of saturated fats.
The study revealed that there was an increase of LDL cholesterol when both types of meats were eaten, but the difference between them is not that large.
So the good news for us is that we can continue eating meat, taken in various ways that would create a balanced meal with other food, and take the many nutrients it can give and not suffer high cholesterol.
For as long we do not eat meat every day in every meal, there is no need to eliminate it from our lifestyle. Just like in anything, whatever it is that fits our personal needs, tastes and goals, we have to put in moderation as among the keys to a healthy diet.
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