Cholesterol and Eating Food that is Low in Saturated Fat

Review: A low cholesterol diet can be attained by eating food which is low in saturated fat and which concentrates on the following:

•  Use of herbs instead of salt in cooking.

•  Consumption of fat free, skimmed, or 1% dairy products.

•  Watching out for bottled and canned drinks and especially for sports beverages - many are very high in sodium, calories, and sugar.

•  Choosing lean meats only. Enjoy white meats, fish, and poultry instead of red meats.

•  Eating plenty of fish.

• Enjoying only skinless poultry.

•  Selecting plenty of whole grain foods.

•  Eating lots of fruits.

•  Reading food labels and choosing foods low in fat, especially saturated, polyunsaturated, and hydrogenated fats, sodium, and cholesterol.

•  Choosing fresh rather than processed, spiced, prepared, pickled or tinned foods. If you can’t find fresh products out of season, try frozen foods which have no sauces or other ingredients added to them.

•  Eating lots of vegetables.

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