How to manage high cholesterol levels through diet?

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Hypercholesterolemia (elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood) requires that the following foods be omitted or reduced from the diet:

1. Red meat (like beef, mutton, and pork), fried or deep-fried food of both animal and plant origin.

2. Avoid oils like coconut oil and palm oil, although this is controversial. Olive oil, sesame oil, and groundnut oil are healthier alternatives.

3. Avoid bakery food and sweet savories.

4. Whole milk (with cream) and clarified butter are also best avoided. Plant and animal food is best eaten steamed or grilled, rather than deep fried if one has high cholesterol.

5. Avoid reheating and reusing cooking oil, as rancidity (incomplete hydrolysis of fats) can be harmful in terms of cholesterol levels.

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