Low Cholesterol Foods
Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are food sources that are low in cholesterol. Most fish and poultry are also somewhat low in cholesterol too. Make sure to incorporate low cholesterol foods in your diet to avoid risk for developing heart disease.
If you want to completely stay out of the risk for developing heart disease, stick with low cholesterol foods and foods low in fat.
1. Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are essentially “cholesterol free” because cholesterols can only be produced from animal sources.
2. Fish and Poultry
Chicken, turkey and fish generally have lower cholesterol and saturated fat than pork and beef. Some types of shellfish are also considered to be low cholesterol sources. However, despite being low on cholesterol, a heart healthy diet should still limit the total amount of intake of these protein food sources to 5 ounces per day.
3. Eggs
Egg yolks contain high amounts of cholesterol so make sure to eat only a maximum of four egg yolks a week (including those in baked and processed foods). Egg whites, on the other hand, contain no cholesterol.
4. Dairy Products
Regular dairy products like cheese, milk and yogurt contain fat. They are usually high in cholesterol and saturated fat. To limit cholesterol intake in dairy products, make sure to choose skimmed or low fat milk (over full cream), low fat or non-fat yogurt, and low fat cheese and cheese blends.
5. Low Cholesterol Snacks
Dried fruits, bagels, pretzels, crackers, cereals, fresh fruits and raw vegetables are among snacks that are low in fat and cholesterol.
6. Sweets
Low cholesterol foods for dessert include gelatine-based desserts (without the whipped cream), low fat cookies, non-fat yogurt, puddings, and low fat cakes and pastries, among many others. 8. Omega-3 – The “Good Fats”
Omega-3 rich fish oil is a health food I can’t do without.
