Limiting Fat and Cholesterol in the Diet
Limiting Fat and Cholesterol in the Diet
Type of Fat | Recommended Amounts | Food Sources |
|---|---|---|
Saturated | No more than 5 to 7% of total calories | Meats and processed meats Nonskim dairy products, such as whole milk, cheese, and butter Artificially hydrogenated vegetable oils Coconut oil |
Polyunsaturated | Replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat | 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 |
Monounsaturated | Replace saturated fats with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat | Canola oil Safflower oil Olive oil Nuts Avocado |
Cholesterol | Decrease intake of foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol | Egg yolks Organ meats, such as liver Meat Poultry Nonskim dairy products |