Low Fat/Low Cholesterol Diet

General Guidelines:

• Eat a variety of foods including fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

• Limit intake of fat and cholesterol , especially saturated fat. (Saturated fats are generally the fats from animal products.)

• Bake, broil, boil, roast or grill meats rather than fry or saute.

• Choose
  Lean meats - round, sirloin, chuck, loin
  Poultry without skin
  Fish/shellfish
  Lean luncheon meats
  Low-fat cheese/fat-free milk

• Avoid
  Fatty meats - ribs, t-bone, sausage, bacon
  Fried foods
  Processed meats
  Regular cheeses/whole milk

• Limit egg yolks to 4 per week

• Incorporate soy into diet (soy nuts, soy milk, soy cheese)

For more information, call The Nutrition Center at 601-973-1624.

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