A nutritionist named desserts that you can enjoy if you have high cholesterol

Just because you're told you have high cholesterol doesn't mean you have to give up tasty treats.

The doctor talked about desserts that can be eaten with high cholesterol.

"Intermittent indulgence will not affect cholesterol levels," says a nutritionist.

Although the overall nature of your diet is most important, the doctor shared his experience in preparing delicious desserts.

"Including heart-healthy desserts and avoiding the worst culprits can be part of a cholesterol-friendly diet," he said.

Heart-healthy desserts

A nutritionist shared the three best desserts for high cholesterol:

• Yogurt and fruit parfait
• Oatcake
• Dark chocolate with nuts.

"Combining low-fat yogurt with fresh fruit makes for a wonderful and heart-healthy dessert," says the doctor. "The fiber in fruit and the probiotics in yogurt help control cholesterol. Homemade oatmeal cookies made from whole grains can be a healthy dessert. Oats contain beta-glucans, which have been shown to help lower cholesterol.”

As for dark chocolate, although it contains antioxidants that promote heart health, the doctor stressed the importance of moderation.

Nuts, on the other hand, contain healthy fats and fiber, with almonds being the doctor's favorite.

The worst desserts for cholesterol

Doctors strongly recommend that people with high cholesterol avoid:

• Cakes and pastries
• Ice
• Fried desserts.

Not only are cakes and pastries high in sugar, including refined sugar, but they're also loaded with trans fats, which can raise cholesterol.

"Ice cream usually contains a large amount of saturated fat, which contributes to an increase in cholesterol levels. And fried desserts like donuts aren't very good for cholesterol."

High cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease and clogged arteries, a doctor has warned, so you should be careful about what you eat.

Too high cholesterol is a risk factor for life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular complications.

Prevention of high cholesterol

You can prevent high cholesterol or reduce the risk of its development by:

• Quitting smoking
• I regularly do sports
• Limiting the consumption of saturated and trans fats (which are mainly found in animal products)
• Eating foods with a high fiber content
• Drink less alcohol
• Salt restriction
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Reducing stress to a minimum
• Visit your doctor regularly to monitor your cholesterol levels.