Cholesterol Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Cook eggs in low-fat ways--try hard cooked eggs, poached eggs, or baked eggs. Or, scramble in a non-stick pan without fat.

Tip 2 : Baking or grilling seafood high in omega-3s--like salmon, trout, Atlantic & Pacific mackerel, and herring--makes a quick and easy dinner.

Tip 3 : Instead of eating a refined grain, switch it for a whole-grain food and look for one that is higher in fiber.

Tip 4 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.

Tip 5 : Try a whole-grain pancake or waffle mix to start off your day. If made from scratch, use whole-wheat flour for half the flour.

Tip 6 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.

Tip 7 : 1/2 cup of oatmeal counts as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 8 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.

Tip 9 : Fruit and plain low-fat yogurt go great together. Enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.

Tip 10 : Corn is a great and affordable vegetable to cook all year long. Buy it fresh, frozen, or canned!