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A healthy
diet can help you improve
your numbers.
What
can I eat? How should I prepare it? And how big a serving? If
you have high cholesterol, you may be surprised at how many of
your favorite foods you can still eat. For many of us, the watchword
is moderation. So once you've had your cholesterol level
checked, ask your doctor to help you develop a dietary plan that's
right for you.
Fruits, vegetables,
and grains
form
the cornerstone of every low-fat diet. They contain no cholesterol,
usually have a low-fat content, and are generally rich in vitamins
and fiber.
Seafood contains
less saturated fat than red meat. Fish that contain omega-3 fatty
acids have been found to lower high triglyceride (blood fat) levels.
Many shellfish, like crab, lobster, and shrimp, are low in fat
but do contain some cholesterol, so go easy.
Chicken, turkey,
and
Cornish hen are low
in saturated fat and cholesterol and can be cooked in a variety
of healthy and delicious ways. They're also the perfect alternative
to red meat. Just make sure to remove the skin before you eat.
Depending on your
cholesterol count, beef, lamb,
and pork need not be given
up. A 3-ounce serving contains an acceptable amount of saturated
fat and approximately 70 to 75 milligrams of cholesterol.
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