Cholesterol and Diet: Foods to Avoid & Heart-Healthy Options

High triglyceride and cholesterol levels can be managed by choosing oat bran, resveratrol-rich foods, and avoiding specific artery-clogging fats.

Foods to Avoid with Cholesterol Meds

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

Statins are frequently prescribed medications used to lower cholesterol. They do so by blocking enzymes necessary to produce cholesterol. Doctors may prescribe statins if your total cholesterol exceeds 240 mg/dL, or if your LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, exceeds 130 mg/dL.