morriskim_monleon — 14 years ago(October 01, 2011 07:29 PM)

■Substitute red meat with poultry (white meat) and fish
■Skim or nonfat milk instead of whole milk
■Eat nonfat and lowfat cheese Replace butter with low cholesterol spread or heart-healthy whipped oil spread
■Try healthier alternatives such as yogurt cheese or soy and nut milks
■Eat foods high in fiber such as whole-grain breads
■Grill, steam or bake food instead of frying
■A glass of red wine per day can lower cholesterol
■Stick with olive oil and canola oil as much as possible
■Avoid buying processed meats such as hot dog, salami, etc.
■Read the label to make sure not to buy any item with these words partially hydrogenated
■Nuts are good
■Look for a tasty salad dressing with olive oil or mix your own and keep in frig
■Exercise at least 30 minutes each day
■Before go out to eat, check restaurant menu online to know ahead of time those dishes are low in cholesterol
■Get up and go to the restroom if the bread or chips too tempting
■Get a glass of lemon water and sip slowly until my order arrive
■Ask for dressing or sauce on the side if possible
■Fresh fruit for dessert or skip it
■Monitor my weight gain
■Eat egg whites or use egg liquid substitute, not egg yolks
■Learn to cook different types of beans
■Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
■Drink green or black tea
■Quit smoking or dont start
■Omega-3 fatty acids lower cholesterol levels
■Coconut milk is low in cholesterol
■Research to make sure your medications dont raise your cholesterol level
■If youre taking Creatine as a supplement, beware that it can cause your cholesterol to go up