Low Cholesterol Foods

Tip 1 : Make split pea soup with new flavors--try adding caramelized onions and cumin or different vegetables like pumpkin.

Tip 2 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.

Tip 3 : Top your salad with a hard cooked egg to add protein and other nutrients.

Tip 4 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.

Tip 5 : Looking for plant-based protein? Give veggie burgers a try. Burgers made from beans, soy, or vegetables are available.

Tip 6 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!

Tip 7 : Boneless chicken breasts are great for quick stir-fries--add peppers, onion, garlic, ginger...and red pepper flakes if you like heat!

Tip 8 : Jazz up raw vegetables with hummus dip or bean spread.

Tip 9 : Butternut squash tastes great oven roasted and pureed. Use it to make it a soup or add it to risotto! Look for recipes online.

Tip 10 : For dessert, have a baked apple or a pear, or browse online for another healthy fruit dessert idea.