Easy ways to cut the fat and cholesterol in your diet
Easy ways to cut the fat and cholesterol in your diet
- Reduce the amount of meat in your diet – eat smaller portions and plan some meals around grains, lentils and vegetables, instead of meat
- When you do buy meat, choose leaner cuts – trim off all visible fat
- Take the skin off turkey and chicken before you eat it
- Eat fish more often - cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel, contain high amounts of a type of polyunsaturated fat called omega-3 fatty acid, which may lower your triglyceride levels
- Add soy products to your diet – the isoflavones in soy help to regulate cholesterol levels
- Eat fewer egg yolks – they’re a highly concentrated source of cholesterol. But egg whites don’t contain any cholesterol, so eat as many of those as you like – try substituting 2 egg whites for one egg in your baking
- Choose low-fat milks and cheeses – use low-fat yogurt as a topping on baked potatoes and fruit desserts
- Avoid store-bought goodies, such as brownies, donuts, chips, buttered popcorn – they’re all high in saturated fats
- Read labels – don’t buy foods that contain hydrogenated oils
- Use low-fat salad dressings or try a mix of virgin olive oil mixed with lemon or balsamic vinegar for a special taste treat
- In restaurants, avoid foods that are fried, breaded or covered in creamy sauces – choose foods that are steamed, roasted, baked or boiled, instead
