Limit high fat processed meats like bacon, bologna, salami, hot dogs, and sausage . They are high in saturated fat and total fat. They are also high in sodium. Look for low fat processed meats, but watch out for their sodium content. Limit organ meats, like liver, sweetbreads, and kidneys .
Organ meats are high in cholesterol even though they are fairly low in fat.
Choose Lean Remember that you can still eat red meat, as long as you choose lean cuts. Choosing lean meat gives you all the benefits of the meat's protein and iron. Women before menopause especially need the iron in lean meat. Lean is defined as less than 10 grams of fat and 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat in 3 cooked ounces, as currently used on food labels. Poultry In general, chicken and turkey are low in saturated fat, especially when the skin is removed.