Cholestral Diet

Were you looking for information about a
 Low Cholesterol Diet? Cholestral diet is a common misspelling and variation of low cholesterol diet.
 
A low cholesterol diet should focus on increasing plant-based products -- such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes -- while cutting back on animal-based products and certain fats, such as saturated fats and trans fats. A person on a low cholesterol diet should be eating at least three to five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. If you have high triglycerides and/or low HDL, you should keep your carbohydrate intake below the maximum of 60 percent of total calories.
 
(Click Low Cholesterol Diet to read the full eMedTV article, which covers topics such as how to get the protein you need while reducing your cholesterol. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD