High Cholesterol
Lipid disorders, heart-attack and stroke risk, healthy habits and a cholesterol diet plan.
High Cholesterol Food Guide — search rice, roti, dal and 200 more foods, rated Green / Amber / Red for saturated fat.
Open the Food GuideRice & Rice Dishes · High Cholesterol
Rice is a staple for many families. Portion and pairing matter most.
Educational guidance only — not a personal diet prescription. Content is medically reviewed and based on recognised clinical guidelines — see references. If you have feedback or a suggestion to improve this website, .
Arroz caldo
congee, lugaw with chicken
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: 1 bowl (about 300 g)
Bisi bele bath
sambar rice
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: 1 cup (about 200 g)
Brown rice
red rice, unpolished rice
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: ½ cup cooked (about 100 g)
Chicken pulao
pilau, yakhni pulao
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)
Curd rice
mosaranna, thayir sadam
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: 1 cup (about 200 g)
Jeera rice
cumin rice
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)
Khichdi (rice and lentil)
khichri, kitchari
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: 1 cup (about 150 g)
Lemon rice
chitranna, elumichai sadam
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)
Vegetable pulao
veg pilau
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)
White rice (boiled)
basmati, bhaat, chawal, kanin, ruz
Heart-friendly choice — low in saturated fat; fibre and healthy fats help lower cholesterol.
Portion: ½ cup cooked (1 fist) (about 100 g)
Chicken biryani
beryani, biryani
Moderate fat — choose a small portion and cook with less oil or ghee.
Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)
Chicken mandi
mandi
Moderate fat — choose a small portion and cook with less oil or ghee.
Portion: 1 plate (about 300 g)
Garlic fried rice (sinangag)
garlic rice
High in saturated fat or fried — raises LDL cholesterol. Keep for occasional small portions.
Portion: 1 cup (about 160 g)
Lamb kabsa
kabsa, machboos
High in saturated fat or fried — raises LDL cholesterol. Keep for occasional small portions.
Portion: 1 plate (about 300 g)
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