A diet high in protein can substantially limit carbohydrate intakes. Proteins from animal sources are generally higher in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol and are considered atherogenic.

What foods are in an atherogenic diet?

Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet. Your diet is an especially important factor in your risk for atherosclerosis, and heart disease generally. A heart-healthy diet includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, lean meats and poultry, low-fat dairy products, nuts, seeds, and legumes (dried beans and peas).

What lipids from the diet participate in the atherogenic process?

Lipid accumulation in the arterial wall is a crucial event in the development of atherosclerotic lesions. Circulating low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the major source of lipids that accumulate in the atherosclerotic plaques. It was discovered that not all LDL is atherogenic.