If you are looking for low cholesterol foods, the "ultimate" cholesterol-free foods come from plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. In fact, cholesterol is only found in products that originate from animals. Although incorporating low cholesterol foods into your diet is good, you also need to look for foods low in saturated fat and trans fat. Saturated fat actually increases blood cholesterol more than cholesterol itself.
(Click Low Cholesterol Foods for more detailed information on which foods are low in cholesterol and which ones may contain certain fats that can increase cholesterol levels. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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