- High cholesterol has long been associated with such foods as lobster and shrimp, which is why many people worried about their cholesterol have given them up, but these shellfish may actually contribute to healthy total cholesterol levels
- A build up of plaque in the arteries presents cause for concern, which is why maintaining low LDL cholesterol levels, or bad cholesterol levels, and high HDL cholesterol levels, or good cholesterol levels, is important
- Studies have shown that eating a heart healthy diet with both shrimp and lobster, in moderation, can help lower cholesterol
Even if you haven’t heard the news from your physician, you’ve
probably learned that cholesterol is an important factor in heart
health. You want low levels of LDL (low-density lipoproteins)
and high levels of HDL (high-density lipoproteins) in your blood
because this is the formula that will reduce the risks of developing the
build-up of plaque in the arteries. This knowledge may open up plenty
of other questions, however. For example, one cholesterol question is
whether or not lobster and shrimp are good food choices.
