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The Healthy Heart: Reduced Saturated Fat and Cholesterol 

Saturated fat and cholesterol are the two biggest threats to your heart. Do your heart a favor,
and choose low-fat, low cholesterol foods whenever possible.

Foods to Choose

Foods to Lose

Canola oil, olive oil, olives, avocado, nuts

Coconut oil, palm oil, coconut, butter

Non-fat or 1% milk, non-fat or low fat yogurt Cream, whole milk, powdered creamers
Fresh fruits and vegetables, plain frozen vegetables Vegetables fried in deep fat
Whole grain bread, cereal, pasta, pretzels Donuts, muffins, pastries

Fish, White meat chicken and turkey, dried beans, tofu, lean cuts of meat

Hot dogs, bacon, beef, sausage, liver, bologna, salami

 

Cholesterol: Know Your Fat Facts

 

Cholesterol Food Guidelines



Top Ten Cholesterol Fighting Foods

Low Fat Cooking Tips

  • Broil, roast, bake, steam or microwave fish, chicken, turkey and red meat.

  • Take the skin off chicken and cut the extra fat off meat before you cook it.

  • Brown meat under the broiler.

  • Use wine or broth instead of fat.

  • Use nonstick pans or cooking sprays

  • Steam or microwave vegetables. Serve with herbs or non-fat butter flavored seasoning

 

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