Tuesday, 3 June 2014

About Cholesterol: Starting Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet

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From Jennifer Moll, PharmD , your Guide to Cholesterol

Starting a cholesterol-lowering diet can be a little challenging at first. In fact, it can get mildly overwhelming trying to account for your calories and reading food labels for fat content. This newsletter will give you tips on how to start your diet and foods to include in your diet -- as well as foods you should stay away from. 

The Basics of a Low-Cholesterol Diet

No matter how you approach it, there is no single "right" way to follow a cholesterol-lowering diet -- whether you want to follow a low-fat meal plan or design a cholesterol-lowering diet of your own. Here are the basics you need to know when starting your diet.


What Types of Foods Should I Avoid on a Low Cholesterol Diet?

Although there are plenty of foods you can eat on your low-fat diet, there are some foods to stay away from, since they can increase your cholesterol levels. Here's a list of foods to watch out for when planning your meals for your diet.


Quick and Easy Recipes for Your Low Cholesterol Diet

Looking for some fresh, new ideas for your low-fat meals? Try some of these delicious recipes. These healthy recipes will provide you a whole lot of taste -- without significantly increasing your cholesterol levels.


Dietitian's Perspective: How to Start a Low-Cholesterol Diet

For some, partnering with a dietitian may help you in selecting healthy foods when first starting your cholesterol-lowering diet -- especially if you are having to watch your diet for other chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Here is some advice from a dietitian on how to start your cholesterol-lowering diet.



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