French fries and onion rings might be tempting at the pub or drive-thru window, but they generally raise your LDL (low-density lipoprotein) level, also known as "bad" cholesterol, and often contain trans fatty acids.
Butter is high in saturated fatty acids (which are derived from both animal fats and plant oils) and can be a culprit for increased cholesterol levels, says Gentile.
Cheese has become such a staple for many of us, as it's high in protein and calcium—just be aware that cheese is also high in saturated fatty acids.
Cookies, cakes, cupcakes are certainly delicious, but baked goods also contain a high amount of butter or shortening...which—you guessed it—can be high in saturated fat.
Tropical oils, like palm oil and coconut oil, should also be limited. Gentile says that in some studies, these oils seem to raise both bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and good levels (HDL).
Gentile recommends limiting your consumption of it because of its high saturated fat content (100 grams of untrimmed beef contains about 99 milligrams cholesterol and 29.4 grams of saturated fat).
Gentile says deli meats and sausages should be eaten minimally because they're often comprised of the fattiest cuts of meat.