what foods should a person with high cholesterol avoid
Foods to Avoid for High Cholesterol. 1  Limit saturated fats and oils, such as butter, bacon drippings, lard, palm oil, and coconut oil. 2  Instead, use soft tub margarine or vegetable oils, such as olive or canola oil.3  Avoid trans fats or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Limit egg yolks. 2  Limit milk products that contain more than 1% milk fat. 3  This includes cream, most cheeses, and nondairy coffee creamers or whipped topping (which often contain coconut or palm oils). 4  Instead try fat-free or low-fat milk (0% to 1% fat) and low-fat cheeses.