Low Cholesterol Diets

Dear Editor,

My doctor said that my cholesterol level is too high. Particularly, my bad cholesterol, LDL, is too high and he is considering medication to help lower the cholesterol count. My doctor made it clear that I need to make immediate lifestyle changes starting with a good diet.

He gave me some suggestions but I'm not sure if I remember everything he said to me concerning diet. What should I eat to help lower my cholesterol count.

   ~~ Ann

Dear Ann,

To help lower your bad cholesterol count, you need to start with a low fat diet. A diet that is lower than 30% is mandatory. Actually, you should strive for a diet as low as 15% fat. This doesn't mean that you can't enjoy your foods. Low fat foods can be good tasting too when you know the types of  foods to select.

Other things to get a low cholesterol count:

Limit Daily Dietary Cholesterol

Strive to keep your daily cholesterol intake less than 200 miligrams.

Increase Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Certain cold water fish are rich in Omege-3 fatty acids such as salmon and herring. Omege-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides.

Eat More Soy Products

Soy products are great for lowering overall cholesterol count. Soy nuts are excellent source of soy protein.

Eat More Soluble Fiber

Foods high in soluble fiber are good in lowering cholesterol. Foods rich in soluble fiber are:

• beans

• oat bran

• oatmeal

• citrus fruits

• peas

• strawberries

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