Low fat milk, cheeses, and yogurt provide many essential nutrients for good health and disease prevention. Tofu is also a great addition to the diet. Remember, though, when buying processed foods, read labels to make sure they are not high in fat, sodium, or added sugars. Moderate Food Choices Protein is found in meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, and legumes. Small portions of fish and skinless poultry are wise low fat, low cholesterol choices.
Cholesterol is found solely in animal sources such as meat, eggs, and dairy products.
Limit dietary cholesterol to 300 mg. or less per day. Minimal fat should be used in food preparation but when selecting a fat use polyunsaturated fats first. Oils and margarines used should be safflower, corn, sunflower, or canola oils. Monounsaturated oils, especially olive, may also provide the same cholesterol lowering effect as polyunsaturated oils. Selecting a low fat diet is probably the most important nutritional choice you can make to prevent diseases and avoid a high calorie diet.