Things You'll Need:
- Extra time to prepare meals
- Advance planning
- A folder or notebook to store information and recipes
- A desire to eat healthy
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Step 1
Limit your meat intake. The American Heart Association says that most meats have roughly seventy milligrams of cholesterol per 3 oz. serving. Also when preparing meats, use healthy cooking methods such as baking, broiling, grilling or stewing. Avoid eating organ meats such as liver, as these are especially high in cholesterol.
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Step 2
Try egg whites instead of egg yolks. It is possible to substitute two egg whites for one whole egg in most recipes without affecting the outcome of the dish.
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Step 3
When baking replace the oil with an equal amount of fruit puree. Applesauce, bananas and zucchini are traditional substitutes.
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Step 4
Use liquid vegetable oils such as canola, olive or sunflower oil instead of lard or butter.
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Step 5
Limit the amount of dairy. If you must use dairy products choose reduced fat or skim milks and cheeses. Another good option is to use one of the many brands of soy milk and cheeses available.
