This doesn't mean you have to completely avoid fruit. In fact, many major cardiovascular organizations still encourage people with high cholesterol to maintain the habit of eating fruit every day, according to the American website Eating Well .
People with high cholesterol should limit their consumption of jackfruit and durian.
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It's important to choose the right fruits and eat them in appropriate portions. This is because some fruits contain high levels of natural sugar or are easy to overeat without realizing it, says Tracy Parker, a nutritionist at the British Heart Foundation charity (UK).
Below are some fruits that people with high cholesterol should limit their consumption of, not because they increase cholesterol, but because eating too much of them can make it difficult to control cholesterol and affect overall health.
Durian
Durian is a fruit loved by many for its distinctive rich and creamy flavor. However, in terms of nutrition, it contains significantly more calories than many other popular fruits.
A few small durian segments may be suitable in a balanced diet. However, eating them consistently in large quantities should be avoided.
Ripe jackfruit
Ripe jackfruit has an appealingly sweet taste and is very easy to eat in large quantities. Some people can devour an entire plate of jackfruit in a short time without realizing the large amount of sugar and calories they have consumed.
Jackfruit contains no cholesterol and there is no evidence to suggest that it directly increases blood fat levels. However, jackfruit is quite high in starch and natural sugars. Eating too much will increase total daily calorie intake, thereby affecting weight control and blood triglycerides.
People with high cholesterol don't need to eliminate jackfruit from their diet. Instead, they should eat it in moderation, avoid eating many segments at once, and shouldn't eat jackfruit immediately after a very heavy meal.
Ripe mangoes
Ripe mangoes are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and many antioxidants that are beneficial to health. However, due to their pleasant sweetness, many people tend to eat them in large quantities without paying attention to portion sizes.
For individuals with high blood triglycerides or those trying to lose weight, controlling mango intake remains crucial. A moderate serving of 100-150 grams of mango flesh will allow you to reap its nutritional benefits without significantly increasing your overall calorie intake.
Fabric
Lychee is a familiar summer fruit with a sweet, refreshing, and juicy flavor. However, it's also a fruit that many people find hard to stop at after just a few.
Like jackfruit or mango, lychee contains no cholesterol and there is no evidence to suggest that eating lychee in moderation will raise blood cholesterol. However, lychee has a relatively high amount of natural sugar, especially when consumed in large quantities.
Therefore, people with high cholesterol should eat slowly, in smaller portions, and combine this with a balanced diet. This will help limit the risk of consuming too many calories, according to Eating Well .