Avoid coconut oil, palm oil, or hydrogenated fats. Try non-fat salad dressings. Instead of using meat as the main ingredient, try adding it as a condiment in stews or casseroles. When you buy meat or poultry, choose the leanest cuts you can find. Consume up to 3 to 4 egg yolks each week.
Starchy vegetables belong in the bread and pasta group.
When you buy canned fruit, choose fruit in its own juices instead of fruit in heavy syrup. Count olives and avocados as fats. Cut down on donuts, muffins, and pastries. Plan your meals before you shop and bring a list with you to the store. Use light margarine, mayonnaise and salad dressing.