10/05/2025
National Lipid Day 10 May
Here's a list of Indian foods to avoid or limit:
ЁЯФ┤Fried and Fatty FoodsЁЯФ┤
тЭМSamosas, pakoras, bhature, pooris тАУ deep-fried items raise LDL (bad cholesterol)
тЭМFried snacks like chakli, murukku, sev, banana chips
тЭМParathas with ghee or butter, especially stuffed ones
ЁЯФ┤High Saturated Fat Dairy and MeatsЁЯФ┤
тЭМFull-fat milk, paneer, ghee, butter, cream
тЭМRed meat (mutton, lamb) and organ meats (liver, kidney)
тЭМEgg yolks (limit if LDL is high)
ЁЯФ┤Baked Goods and SweetsЁЯФ┤
тЭМIndian sweets made with mawa, ghee, or sugar, like:
тЭМGulab jamun, jalebi, rasgulla, laddoos, barfi
тЭМBakery items with hydrogenated oils (puffs, biscuits, cakes)
ЁЯФ┤Refined Carbohydrates ЁЯФ┤
тЭМWhite rice, maida-based items (naan, white bread, bakery items)
тЭМExcessive white sugar, jaggery, or sweet syrups
ЁЯФ┤Processed and Packaged Foods ЁЯФ┤
тЭМInstant noodles, chips, biscuits, namkeens
тЭМFoods with hydrogenated oils or trans fats
Choose wisely.
