Cholesterol Clarity: 'Forbidden' Foods You Can Enjoy

Lisette Marie

13. Butter: A Traditional Fat with Modern Insights

butter on paper, fresh butter and knife. Photo Credit: Envato @tycoon101

Butter, a traditional cooking staple, has been demonized for its saturated fat content. However, recent research suggests that moderate consumption of butter does not significantly impact heart disease risk. Butter contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, and E, and provides a rich flavor to dishes. The focus should be on moderation and balance, using butter alongside healthier fats like olive oil or avocado oil. By understanding its role in a balanced diet, individuals can enjoy butter without compromising heart health.

14. Chicken Liver: A Nutrient-Dense Underdog

Raw chicken liver on wooden cutting board top view on dark rustic concrete background kitchen table. Photo Credit: Envato @its_al_dente

Often dismissed for its cholesterol content, chicken liver is actually one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. It’s rich in iron, vitamin A, B12, folate, and choline—nutrients that support heart, brain, and metabolic health. While it’s true that liver is high in dietary cholesterol, recent research shows that this has little impact on most people’s blood cholesterol levels. What matters more is the low saturated fat content and high concentration of bioavailable nutrients. When eaten occasionally and prepared healthfully, chicken liver can be a powerful addition to a heart-conscious, whole-food diet.

BACK

(7 of 17)

<div class="ads ads-1 collapse-container group-display-adsense unit-2024-desktop-rail-336x600-long zone-slideshow-desktop-rail-bottom">
<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6736552601239305"
     crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

<ins class="adsbygoogle"
     style="display:inline-block;width:300px;height:600px"
     data-ad-client="ca-pub-6736552601239305"
     data-ad-slot="7087745678"></ins>
<script>
     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
</script>
<script>
  addBlurHandler('sdr-bottom', function (el, zone) {
    if (cf_utm_source === 'bing') {
        uetqApi('outbound_click', {
            'event_category': 'PPC',
            'event_label': 'Adsense',
            'event_value': '1'
        });
        console.log('Fired bing.');
    }
	
	if (cf_utm_source === 'google') {
		gtag('event', 'conversion', {
			'send_to': 'AW-17008664059/yUYKCMCtl7kaEPu7rq4_',
			'value': 0.0,
			'currency': 'USD'
		});
    	console.log('Fired Google Conversion.');
	}
	
    console.log('Fired pixel.');
});
</script>
</div>

OpenAI Playground 2025-05-13 at 10.55.45.png

<div class="ads ads-1 collapse-container group-display-adsense unit-2024-desktop-rail-336x280-sticky zone-slideshow-desktop-rail-sticky">
<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6736552601239305"
     crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

<ins class="adsbygoogle"
     style="display:inline-block;width:300px;height:280px"
     data-ad-client="ca-pub-6736552601239305"
     data-ad-slot="9869999824"></ins>
<script>
     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
</script>
<script>
  addBlurHandler('sdr-sticky', function (el, zone) {
    if (cf_utm_source === 'bing') {
        uetqApi('outbound_click', {
            'event_category': 'PPC',
            'event_label': 'Adsense',
            'event_value': '1'
        });
        console.log('Fired bing.');
    }
	
	if (cf_utm_source === 'google') {
	  gtag('event', 'conversion', {
		'send_to': 'AW-17008664059/yUYKCMCtl7kaEPu7rq4_',
		'value': 0.0,
		'currency': 'USD'
	  });
	  console.log('Fired Google Conversion.');
  	}

console.log('Fired pixel.');
});
</script>
</div>

13. Butter: A Traditional Fat with Modern Insights

14. Chicken Liver: A Nutrient-Dense Underdog

MORE FROM HealthPrep