I. FOODS TO AVOID
For Low-Cholesterol
Low-Triglyceride Diet
NOTE: Consult your physician/doctor before attempting this diet.
- MEAT/FISH:
Avoid Pork, bacon, sausage and other pork products. Fatty fowl [duck, goose]. Skin and fat of turkey and chicken. Processed meats, luncheon meats [salami, bologna] frankfurters and fast foods hamburgers. Organ meats [kidneys and liver], canned fish packed in oil. Shellfish [lobster, shrimp, crab, oysters] should be used sparingly.
- EGGS:
Avoid egg yolks.
- FRUITS:
Avoid coconuts.
- BEANS:
Avoid commercially baked beans with sugar and/or pork fat.
- BREADS/GRAINS:
Avoid any baked goods with shortening and/or sugar. Commercial mixes with dried eggs and whole milk. Avoid sweet rolls, doughnuts and breakfast pastries.
- MILK PRODUCTS:
Avoid whole milk and whole milk packages goods, cream, ice cream, whole milk puddings, yogurts or cheeses, nondairy cream substitutes.
- FATS/OILS:
Avoid Butter, saturated fats [olive, peanut and coconut oil], lard, solid margarine, commercial salad dressings, gravies, bacon drippings, cream sauces.
- DESSERTS/SNACKS:
Avoid fried snacks foods like potato chips, chocolate, candies in general, jams, jellies, syrups, whole milk puddings, ice cream and milk sherbets. Hydrogenated peanut butter.
- BEVERAGES:
Avoid sugared fruit juices and soft drinks, cocoa made with whole milk and or sugar. Alcohol.
II. FOODS TO USE
For Low-Cholesterol
Low-Triglyceride Diet
NOTE: Consult your physician/doctor before attempting this diet.
- MEAT/FISH:
Choose lean meats [ chicken, turkey, veal]. One serving = 3 oz. of cooked meat. Also, fresh or frozen fish and canned fish packed in water. Meat and fish should be broiled [pan Or oven] or baked on a rack.
- EGGS:
Egg whites can be used.
- VEGETABLES:
Most vegetables are not limited. One dark green [string Beans, escarole] or one deep yellow[squash] vegetables is recommended daily. Vegetables may be boiled, steamed, strained or braised.
- FRUITS:
Eat three servings of fresh fruits per day – 1 serving = ½ cup. Be sure to have at least one citrus fruit daily (if you do not have any reflux issues). Frozen or canned fruit with no sugar or syrup added may be used.
- NUTS:
Pecan, walnuts and peanuts may be used sparingly.
1 serving = 1 tablespoon.
- BREAD/GRAINS:
One roll or one slice of whole-grain or enriched bread may be used or 3 soda crackers or 4 pieces of melba toast as a substitute. Spaghetti, rice or noodles [1/2 cup] Or ½ large ear of corn may be used as a bread substitute. In preparing these foods, do not use butter or shortening, soft margarine can be used. Also use egg and sugar substitutes.
- CEREALS:
Use ½ Cup of hot cereal or ¾ cup of cold cereal per day.
Add sugar substitute if desired.
- MILK PRODUCTS:
Can use skim milk or skim milk products such as low-fat cheeses [farmer’s uncreamed cottage, mozzarella] low fat yogurt or powdered skim milk.
- FATS/OILS:
Soft margarine or polyunsaturated vegetable oils derived from safflower, soybean, sunflower, corn or sesame seeds.
- DESSERTS/SNACKS:
Limit to 2 servings per day, substitute each serving for a bread/cereal serving: ice milk, water sherbet [1/4 cup], unflavored gelatin or gelatin flavored with sugar substitute [1/3 cup], pudding prepared with skim milk [1/2 cup], egg white souffles, unbuttered popcorn [1 ½ cup].
- BEVERAGES:
Fresh fruit juices [limit 4 oz. servings per day], black coffee, plain or herbal teas, soft drinks with sugar substitutes, club soda – preferable salt free – cocoa made with skim milk or nonfat dried milk and water [sugar substitute added if desired], clear broth.
- MISCELLANEOUS:
You may use the following freely: vinegar, spices, Herbs, nonfat bouillon, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or flavoring essence.
III. Special Notes
- Remember that even non-limited foods should be used in moderation.
- While on cholesterol-lowering diet, be sure to avoid animal fats and marbled meats.
- While on triglyceride-lowing diet, be sure to avoid sweets and to control amount of carbohydrate you eat [starchy foods such as flour, bread and potatoes].
- Consult you physician if your have any questions.
I wish you all the best of luck in lowering your Cholesterol and Triglyceride. <Than you.>
