7Salmon and other fatty fish –
The Omega 3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty fish is very beneficial for improving your cholesterol score. If your diet is heavy with red meat, gradually substitute it with fish as much as you can. The only thing you need to watch out for is the mercury in some fish like swordfish, shark and king mackerel. And when we say fish, we do not mean seafood in general since shrimp is generally bad for LDL.
You can eat generous helpings of cod, tuna, salmon, sardine and trout as many times as week as you want to though. Pregnant and lactating women are advised to lower their intake of cod and other fish due to the toxins that could be present in them. Wild salmon is the most sensible option in this case. The benefits of fish oil is a debatable topic due to the processing it goes through before being sold in stores.
