A Guide to Good Nutrition - Take Heart - Foods Low in Saturated Fats

You are not alone if your blood-cholesterol level is higher than it should be. Many people have levels that are higher than desirable for a healthy heart. It is important to bring the levels down, but how can you do this while following your special diet for dialysis?

Most people can lower their high blood-cholesterol level by changing the way they eat. This doesn't mean giving up all the foods you are eating now. Instead, you can learn to prepare foods in new ways, and eat some foods less often and in smaller amounts. Here's what you need to know.

The best way to lower your blood cholesterol level is to:

Eat less foods high in fat.
Eat less saturated fat.
Eat less cholesterol
Maintain a healthy body weight.

This is the most important diet change you can make when your cholesterol is high. You will need to cut down on eating high-fat foods and eat more low-fat choices. When you eat less fat in your diet, you eat less saturated fat and fewer calories. Replace high-fat foods with similar low-fat foods. Use fewer spreads, dressings, or sauces. Find a few substitutes that work for you.

Below are some tips on menu planning to lower the fat in your diet. Check the ones you will try:

Proteins
Fats
Dairy Foods
Breads and Cereals
Eating Away from Home
Eating Foods Low in Saturated Fats
Eat Less Cholesterol
Reduce Your Weight To a Healthy Level

The Choice Is Yours

As you can see, you have lots of choices to control your blood fats. It's all up to you. You can make good choices to protect your heart and your health. Cut down on foods with high amounts of fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Lose those extra pounds. You can eat well and live well at the same time. The choice is yours!

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