Cholesterol 101: Should I avoid Seafood as I have High Blood Cholesterol? provided by Healthcastle.com Nutrition Myth: I have high blood cholesterol. I should avoid seafood because it's high in cholesterol. Many think that cholesterol in food and seafood will increase the cholesterol in blood. Indeed, cholesterol found in food or seafood has little effect on blood cholesterol in most people. Saturated fats and trans fats are the most important factors that raise blood cholesterol, not dietary cholesterol! Both saturated fats and trans fats are known to increase the total cholesterol as well as LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol). Saturated fats are found in animal products such as meat and butter, some pre-packaged food or other processed foods containing shortening or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Trans fats, on the other hand, are also found in packaged snack foods, deep-fried foods or firm margarine containing hydrogenated oil. Key: There are many factors affecting your blood cholesterol level, including your family history, age, gender, eating habits, body weight and shape, level of physical activity as well as concurrent diabetes conditions. Consult with your Registered Dietitian for a more detailed eating plan. [Read other related Cholesterol 101 articles]

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