4. Fried Foods
Deep-fried foods are typically cooked in oils that break down into trans fats at high heat, and trans fats are one of the most well-documented culprits behind rising LDL cholesterol. As cardiovascular risk naturally climbs with age, regularly eating fried foods adds fuel to a fire your arteries don’t need. The oxidized oils used in deep frying have also been linked to increased arterial stiffness over time. Baking, grilling, or air-frying gives you that same satisfying crunch with a fraction of the damage. Your heart will hardly notice the difference in taste.
