To Help Control Blood Cholesterol Levels
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Limit total fat to 5 to 8 servings per day or 25 % to 35 % or less of total calories .
� Eat very little trans fat and saturated fat . These types of fat can raise LDL ( lowdensity lipoprotein ), which is the “ bad ” cholesterol in the blood .
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Limit the amount of cholesterol you have each day to 200 milligrams ( mg ). Foods high in cholesterol include fatty meats , shrimp , egg yolks , and dairy foods .
� Eat 20 to 30 grams ( g ) of fiber each day . �
Eat walnuts or add flaxseed ( ground or oil ) to food .
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Choose unsaturated fats , which are heart healthy and include soybean , canola , olive , and sunflower oils . Liquid or soft tub margarines are also fine . Remember , too much of any fat is unhealthy .
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