New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Are you on cholesterol medication, but your levels refuse to go down? A bite here and there of fried or ultra-processed food may seem harmless, but it might be doing more harm than good in the long run. A bad diet is one of the most common causes of cholesterol, the others being a sedentary lifestyle, high-stress levels and excessive alcohol consumption. While you might think that you are staying away from all these factors, there might still be some mistakes that you are making, which can cause your levels to go up. Here's an easy checklist for you to tick off all that you are doing to keep your levels in check.

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in the blood that is necessary for build...