Less anxiety, better choices

TL;DR

Differentiate between physical hunger, anxiety-driven eating, and cravings.
Avoid prolonged periods between meals to prevent overeating and poor food choices.
Emotional well-being and moderate physical exercise complement nutritional strategies for better health outcomes.
Cholesterol is a necessary fatty substance produced in the liver and obtained from food.
LDL cholesterol is 'bad' as it deposits on artery walls, forming plaques.
HDL cholesterol is 'good' as it transports excess cholesterol back to the liver for destruction.
Excess body fat and poor diet contribute to high LDL cholesterol, increasing cardiovascular risk.
Replacing hydrogenated fats with healthy fats from oily fish, nuts, and olive oil is recommended.
Increase consumption of fiber-rich foods, whole grains, oats, legumes, and cereals.
Low-fat meats, vegetables, moderate fruit intake (grapes, apples, pears), and red wine can be beneficial.
Foods like chia seeds, soy, avocado, and barley help reduce cholesterol.
Foods that raise cholesterol include dairy products, organ meats, cold cuts, industrial pastries, cheeses, sugars, shellfish, and egg yolks.
A healthy and orderly diet rich in plant-based foods is the simplest and most effective way to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

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