When considering a low cholesterol diet, the focus should be on adding more plant-based products. These include such things as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. Animal-based products and certain fats, such as saturated fats and trans fats, should be reduced. Animal-based products are the primary source of cholesterol. Guidelines for a low cholesterol diet call for at least three to five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
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