Foods high in starch and fiber are also good sources of vitamins and minerals. When eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, foods with soluble fiber like oat and barley bran and dry peas and beans may help to lower blood cholesterol. Choose foods low in cholesterol. Remember, dietary cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol, although usually not as much as saturated fat. So it s important for your family to choose foods low in dietary cholesterol.
Dietary cholesterol is found only in foods that come from animals.
Egg whites and foods from plant sources do not have cholesterol. Be more physically active. Being more active also can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, improve the fitness of your heart and blood vessels, and reduce stress. And being active together is great for the entire family. Maintain a healthy weight, and lose weight if you are overweight.