Limiting Fat and Cholesterol in the Diet
Type of Fat | Food Sources | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
Cholesterol | Egg yolks Meat Organ meats, such as liver Poultry Nonskim dairy products, such as whole milk, cheese, and butter | Eat less of these foods |
Monounsaturated | Avocado Canola oil Safflower oil Olive oil Nuts | Choose these foods in moderation |
Polyunsaturated | Some vegetable oils, such as soybean oil and corn oil Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and trout Some nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and sunflower seeds | Choose these foods in moderation |
Saturated | Meats and processed meats Nonskim dairy products, such as whole milk, cheese, and butter Artificially hydrogenated vegetable oils Coconut oil | Eat less of these foods (no more than 5 to 7% of total calories) |