Limit your intake of fat by having a semi-vegetarian diet. 2 Limit your intake of saturated fat. This is the kind of fat, found mostly in animal products, that boosts blood cholesterol levels and has other adverse health effects. It should supply less than one-third of the calories derived from fat. Keep your cholesterol intake below 300 milligrams per day.
Cholesterol is found only in animal products, such as meats, poultry, dairy products, and egg yolks.
4 Eat foods rich in complex carbohydrates. 5 Avoid too much sugar. The antioxidants and other nutrients in these foods are regarded as increasingly important in helping protect against developing certain types of cancer and other diseases. Eat five or more servings a day. Maintain a moderate protein intake.