Strokes and heart attacks are health
issues concerning people who suffer from high cholesterol
levels. Drugs are a good way to control your cholesterol
level. But a change in your diet can be as appealing
as the medicine diet. The first diet change you can
make is to cut the bad fats. Reduce consumption of foods
which are high in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol
and Tran's fat. Cut off some unhealthy foods and substitute
it with diets,
which help you lower your cholesterol
levels.
What to Choose from your Non-Veg Diet
- Choose chicken and turkey without skin
- Have shell fish and fish
- Allow yourself only two egg yolks per week
- Have lean, trimmed beef with little marbling
Choose from your Milk and Dairy Products
- Have only low fat milk
- Pick up the non-fat yogurt
- Low fat cheese is a better choice
Pick from Fruits and Vegetables
- Have raw, boiled, baked or steamed vegetables
- Season vegetables with lime, herbs or margarine
What will you have in Breads and Cereals?
- Have plain breads and English muffins
- Cereal that is hot or cold with no fat
- Plain pasta or rice
- Stick to low fat snack foods
- Have low fat baked items like fruit cookies
Choose High Fat Foods with Care
- Use sunflower, safflower or soybean oils
- Have salad dressings made without saturated oils
- Try nut snacks in moderation
Herbs, spices, vinegar and soy sauce can be used liberally.
Citrus fruits are especially good for cholesterol patients.
Avoid sugary cereals and have whole grain cereals. Baked
beans are not good especially if pork or sugar is added.
Low
cholesterol recipes like most of the veggies are
good for cholesterol patients; try to eat a colorful
vegetable everyday. Fresh fruit juices, tea or coffee
are fine but whole milk of creamy coffees is harmful.
If you can combine a healthy low cholesterol diet regimen
with a good exercise program, you can look forward to
excellent results in cholesterol control.
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