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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.
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Foods to Choose |
Foods to Lose |
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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 |
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Fish, White meat chicken and turkey, dried beans, tofu, lean cuts of meat |
Hot dogs, bacon, beef, sausage, liver, bologna, salami |
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Cholesterol: Know Your Fat Facts
Cholesterol Food Guidelines
Top Ten Cholesterol Fighting Foods
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| Low Fat Cooking Tips |
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- 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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