Low Cholesterol Foods

Tip 1 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.

Tip 2 : Some whole grains are a good source of fiber. Look for breads that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving on the Nutrition Facts label.

Tip 3 : When eating out, ask for whole-wheat bread for your sandwiches.

Tip 4 : Vary your veggies by including beans or peas in mixed dishes such as chili or minestrone soup.

Tip 5 : Need a snack? Try a whole-grain snack chip, such as baked tortilla chips.

Tip 6 : What’s not part of the Dairy Group? Foods made from milk that have little or no calcium like cream cheese, cream, and butter.

Tip 7 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 8 : Add your favorite seafood to a salad or make a seafood omelet.

Tip 9 : For lean protein food choices, select boneless skinless chicken breasts, turkey cutlets, lean beef or pork cuts, or seafood.

Tip 10 : Add dried apricots or prunes to your slow cooker when making beef brisket. Check online for different recipes.