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Issue #61
The Weight Loss Slimmer ™ is made possible by Weight Loss
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Sample Diets for Lowering Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a hard, waxy substance that can be dissolved in fat, but
isn't water soluble. It has a melting point of around 300°F.
An estimated 35% of Americans have a significantly higher cholesterol
level than what is safe for their hearts, according to recent US
government statistics. Diet Therapy - substantial modification of
your diet to a lower cholesterol intake via a better choice of foods, is
the first plan of attack in successfully lowering cholesterol.
Foods Groups Suitable for Sample Diets for Lowering Cholesterol
- No more than 8% to 10% of calories should be from saturated fats
- Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains
- Consume animal products as infrequently as possible
- Avoid butter, instead, substituting with a mono or polyunsaturated
margarine
Constructing your own Sample Diets for Lowering Cholesterol
Breakfast
- choose a whole grain cereal, such as weet bix, low-fat muesli,
corn flakes
- Add some sliced fruit to your cereal, such as bananas, pears, or
apples
- Have some toast, using a cholesterol free spread. (No
butter)
Lunch
- Cook or heat a vegetable stew or soup. Use stock cubes that
contain no real animal fat. Don't use eggs.
- Add bread or low-fat, no-cholesterol biscuits
- A serve of fresh fruit, such as water melon or strawberries, with
a low-fat yoghurt
Dinner
- Pasta with a Bolognese sauce of your choice. Mix with
vegetables, such as mushrooms, spring onions, and peppers
- Fruit yoghurt sprinkled with a low-fat chocolate powder topping (eg:
light break)
- coffee or tea
For more information on sample diets for lowering cholesterol, see the
links below.
Related Information
Omega Diet Centers
Diabetic Diets Menus
Diabetic Diet Sample
Slim for Life
The diet
approved by the American Food and Drug Administration
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