As members of the Williamson County Extension Education Association, all of you are invited to participate in our annual Exhibition Day. Exhibition Day will be conducted Thursday, March 15th, in Georgetown at the Community Building. The purpose of the event is to give members an opportunity to display their talents through entries that will be judged. There are numerous categories under each division. Seven Top Strategies for Lowering Cholesterol Consume plant foods that are high in fiber, especially soluble fiber.
Soluble fiber is found in legumes, fruits and root vegetables, as well as oats, barley and flax.
Eat 4 to 5 small meals a day instead of 1 or 2 large ones. Base most of your meals on beans, vegetables, fruits and whole grains, with a minimum of lean animal protein. Exercise at least 30 minutes four to five times a week. Limit the amount of saturated fat you consume from dairy products, red meat and tropical oils. Limit your daily cholesterol intake to no more than 100 mg.