Keeping cholesterol levels at certain levels helps protect the body from heart woes and reduces risks such as stroke and cancer. The LDL levels should be less than 130 mg.  HDL should exceed 45 mg.

The following foods work to raise unhealthy cholesterol levels in the body and should be avoided or minimized at best:

• Cheese
• Cream
• Pastries
• Cookies
• Cakes
• Pork Chops
• Marbled Meats
• Butter, Hard Margarines
• Lard
• Tropical Oils
• Vegetable Shortening
• Bacon
• Franks
• Salami
• Lamb Chops

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