Food Safety Guide for Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia means elevated blood cholesterol and triglycerides. Reduce saturated and trans fats, and choose foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

70

Safe

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57

Caution

31

Danger

Analyzed 158 foods for Hyperlipidemia safety.

Safe (70)

Soybean Paste Stew

300kcal

Low fat with rich plant protein.

Bibimbap

500kcal

Good choice if sesame oil portion is controlled.

Gimbap

400kcal

Low fat and balanced nutrition.

Ginseng Chicken Soup

550kcal

Chicken is relatively low in saturated fat.

Soft Tofu Stew

300kcal

Plant protein is good for cholesterol.

Japchae

350kcal

Safe if sesame oil is controlled.

Cold Noodles

450kcal

Low fat, safe to eat.

Spicy Stir-fried Chicken

450kcal

Low fat if using breast meat.

Bean Sprout Soup

150kcal

Almost no fat, safe.

Triangle Gimbap

200kcal

Low fat, safe.

Chicken Breast Salad

250kcal

Low fat, high protein, ideal.

Rice Cake Soup

450kcal

Low fat, safe.

Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi

300kcal

Plant protein good for cholesterol.

Sushi

400kcal

Fish omega-3 is good for blood lipids.

Seaweed Soup

200kcal

Low fat, safe.

Barley Rice

400kcal

Beta-glucan lowers cholesterol.

Grilled Mackerel

300kcal

Omega-3 lowers triglycerides.

Chicken Porridge

250kcal

Low fat, safe.

Sweet Potato

150kcal

Fiber lowers cholesterol.

Knife-Cut Noodle Soup

450kcal

Low in fat, acceptable.

Spicy Seafood Stew

350kcal

Low fat, high protein, good.

Spicy Mixed Noodles

400kcal

Almost no fat.

Multi-Grain Rice

300kcal

Fiber helps lower cholesterol.

Stir-Fried Kimchi

150kcal

Almost no fat.

Spicy Squid Rice Bowl

500kcal

Low fat, high protein.

Soy Braised Beef

200kcal

Uses lean cuts of beef.

Braised Tofu

150kcal

Isoflavones lower cholesterol.

Seasoned Bean Sprouts

50kcal

Almost no fat.

Seasoned Spinach

40kcal

No fat, rich in fiber.

Banquet Noodle Soup

400kcal

Relatively low in fat.

Spicy Fish Stew

300kcal

Omega-3 is beneficial.

Braised Monkfish

350kcal

Low fat, high protein.

Fish Cake Soup

200kcal

Relatively low in fat.

Fish-Shaped Pastry

200kcal

Low in fat.

Rice Cake Skewers

250kcal

Low in fat.

Chinese Cold Platter

350kcal

Relatively low fat.

Udon Noodles

400kcal

Almost no fat.

Salmon Sashimi

200kcal

Omega-3 lowers cholesterol.

Edamame

120kcal

Plant protein lowers cholesterol.

Coffee

5kcal

Black coffee has no fat.

Orange Juice

110kcal

No fat.

Soy Milk

100kcal

Plant protein lowers cholesterol.

Green Tea

2kcal

Catechins lower cholesterol.

Americano

10kcal

No fat.

Smoothie

300kcal

Relatively low fat.

Brown Rice

280kcal

Fiber lowers cholesterol.

Quinoa Salad

300kcal

Fiber lowers cholesterol.

Greek Yogurt

130kcal

Non-fat is good for cholesterol.

Salmon Steak

350kcal

Omega-3 improves cholesterol.

Avocado Toast

350kcal

Unsaturated fat improves cholesterol.

Oatmeal

250kcal

Beta-glucan lowers cholesterol.

Banana

100kcal

No fat, good fiber.

Apple

95kcal

Pectin lowers cholesterol.

Watermelon

80kcal

No fat.

Strawberry

50kcal

Antioxidants are beneficial.

Grape

100kcal

Resveratrol is beneficial.

Tomato

25kcal

Lycopene good for blood vessels.

Broccoli

35kcal

Fiber lowers cholesterol.

Avocado

240kcal

Unsaturated fat improves cholesterol.

Canned Tuna

150kcal

Omega-3 is beneficial.

Tofu

80kcal

Isoflavones lower cholesterol.

Mixed Nuts

300kcal

Unsaturated fat improves cholesterol.

Roasted Seaweed

20kcal

Almost no fat.

Yogurt

100kcal

Low-fat yogurt is good.

Spicy Mixed Cold Noodles

450kcal

Almost no fat.

Kimchi Dumplings

300kcal

Steamed dumplings low in fat.

Scorched Rice

200kcal

Almost no fat.

Pumpkin Porridge

200kcal

Almost no fat.

Seasoned Seaweed Salad

45kcal

Alginic acid lowers cholesterol.

Spicy Chewy Noodles

450kcal

Low fat.

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Caution (57)

Kimchi Stew

350kcal

Watch saturated fat from pork.

Bulgogi

400kcal

Watch beef fat, though portions are moderate.

Tteokbokki

450kcal

Excess carbs may raise triglycerides.

Jajangmyeon

650kcal

Watch the oily sauce.

Bossam

450kcal

Boiling removes some fat but still contains fat.

Short Rib Soup

500kcal

Watch fat from short ribs.

Kimchi Fried Rice

500kcal

Watch cooking oil.

Korean Rolled Omelette

200kcal

Watch cholesterol from egg yolk.

Pork Rice Soup

550kcal

Watch pork fat.

Omurice

550kcal

Watch cholesterol from eggs and oil.

Korean Blood Sausage

350kcal

Watch cholesterol.

Stir-fried Squid

300kcal

Watch squid cholesterol.

Spicy Beef Soup

400kcal

Watch oil content.

Spaghetti

550kcal

Cream sauce is high in fat.

Korean Shaved Ice

450kcal

Watch saturated fat from condensed milk and cream.

Korean Sweet Pancake

300kcal

Contains fat from frying.

Spicy Stir-fried Pork

450kcal

Watch pork fat.

Egg Rice

350kcal

Watch cholesterol from egg yolk.

Pork Bone Stew

500kcal

Watch saturated fat from pork.

Beef Bulgogi

400kcal

Watch saturated fat from beef.

Braised Spicy Chicken

450kcal

Watch fat from chicken skin.

Steamed Egg

120kcal

Watch cholesterol from eggs.

Dumplings

350kcal

Fried dumplings are high in fat.

Ramyeon Tteokbokki

600kcal

High fat and carbs.

Steak

500kcal

High in saturated fat.

Caesar Salad

350kcal

High fat in dressing.

Risotto

500kcal

High saturated fat from butter and cheese.

Cream Soup

300kcal

High saturated fat from cream.

French Toast

400kcal

Watch saturated fat from butter and eggs.

Pancake

450kcal

Watch saturated fat from butter.

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup

550kcal

Oily broth.

Mala Hot Pot Soup

500kcal

High fat from mala oil.

Fried Rice

500kcal

Fat from cooking oil.

Pan-Fried Dumplings

400kcal

High fat from pan frying.

Japanese Ramen

550kcal

High fat in tonkotsu broth.

Curry Rice

600kcal

High fat in curry roux.

Beef Bowl

550kcal

Watch saturated fat from beef.

Takoyaki

350kcal

Fat from oil cooking.

Chocolate

250kcal

High in saturated fat.

Macaron

100kcal

Watch fat from buttercream.

Waffle

400kcal

Watch saturated fat from butter.

Cookie

200kcal

Watch saturated fat from butter.

Cola

140kcal

Fructose raises triglycerides.

Milk

150kcal

Watch saturated fat in whole milk.

Beer

200kcal

Alcohol raises triglycerides.

Convenience Store Lunchbox

600kcal

Watch fat in processed food.

Convenience Store Sandwich

350kcal

Watch fat from mayonnaise.

Cup Rice

400kcal

Watch fat in processed food.

Hot Bar

200kcal

Watch fat in processed food.

Hot Wings

500kcal

Watch fat from skin.

Taco

350kcal

Watch fat from cheese and meat.

Fried Egg

120kcal

Watch cholesterol.

Cheese

110kcal

High in saturated fat.

Grilled Short Rib Patties

400kcal

High saturated fat.

Red Bean Shaved Ice

400kcal

Watch fat from condensed milk and ice cream.

Boiled Whole Chicken

400kcal

Watch saturated fat from skin.

Pan-Fried Beef Jeon

250kcal

Watch fat from egg and oil.

Danger (31)

Grilled Pork Belly

550kcal

Very high in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Korean Fried Chicken

600kcal

Trans fat and saturated fat from frying oil are risky.

Instant Ramen

500kcal

Trans fat from fried noodles is dangerous.

Pizza

550kcal

Cheese saturated fat raises cholesterol.

Hamburger

550kcal

High in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Braised Pig Feet

500kcal

High in cholesterol and saturated fat.

Army Stew

550kcal

High saturated fat from processed meat.

Cup Noodles

350kcal

May contain trans fat.

Grilled Intestines

400kcal

Very high in cholesterol.

Tonkatsu

600kcal

Trans fat from frying oil is risky.

Pork Ribs

550kcal

Very high in saturated fat.

Stir-Fried Sundae

450kcal

High cholesterol from organ meats.

Korean Corn Dog

350kcal

High saturated fat from frying oil.

Carbonara

650kcal

High saturated fat from cream and bacon.

Gratin

550kcal

Very high saturated fat from cream and cheese.

Sweet and Sour Pork

600kcal

High saturated fat from frying.

Spicy Crispy Chicken

550kcal

High saturated fat from frying.

Chinese Crispy Chicken

500kcal

High saturated fat from frying.

Pork Cutlet Bowl

700kcal

Very high saturated fat from pork cutlet.

Cake

450kcal

High saturated fat from buttercream.

Ice Cream

300kcal

High saturated fat from dairy fat.

Donut

350kcal

High saturated fat from frying oil.

Croissant

300kcal

Very high saturated fat from butter.

Soju

250kcal

Alcohol significantly raises triglycerides.

Sweet Spicy Fried Chicken

700kcal

Very high saturated fat from frying.

Soy Garlic Fried Chicken

650kcal

Very high saturated fat from frying.

Cheeseburger

550kcal

High saturated fat from cheese and patty.

French Fries

400kcal

May contain trans fat.

Nachos

500kcal

High saturated fat from cheese.

Sweet Crispy Chicken

500kcal

High saturated fat from frying.

Grilled Intestines

450kcal

Very high cholesterol.

Hyperlipidemia Diet FAQ

Q. What foods are bad for high cholesterol?

Avoid high saturated fat foods like pork belly, butter, cream, and trans fat-containing processed foods.

Q. What foods lower cholesterol?

Omega-3 rich fish, nuts, olive oil, and fiber-rich oats and legumes are beneficial.

Q. Can I eat eggs?

About one egg per day is generally fine. Recent research shows dietary cholesterol impact varies by individual.

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