Here are some heart-healthy nutrition tips:
- Broil, grill, bake, poach, or roast lean meats, poultry, and fish -- instead of frying -- with visible fat or skin removed. Use a rack to drain off fat.
- Limit egg yolks -- replace with egg whites or egg substitutes.
- Keep portion sizes under control. A 3-ounce portion of meat or chicken (the recommended serving size) is the size of a deck of cards.
- Try margarine fortified with cholesterol-friendly plant sterols.
- Stay away from solid fats like shortening, partially hydrogenated margarine, and lard, as well as saturated oils like coconut oil, palm oil, and palm kernel oil.
- Read food labels. Choose foods low in saturated fats and cholesterol (and low sodium if you have high blood pressure), and high in fiber and healthier fats.
- Keep a food diary. This will help your nutritionist to determine changes you need to make to improve your cholesterol levels.
- Spice up your food with anti-inflammatory turmeric, ginger, and garlic -- instead of salt.
- Don't skip meals.
Here are some heart-healthy nutrition tips: Broil, grill, bake,
poach, or roast lean meats, poultry, and fish -- instead of frying
-- with visible fat or skin removed. Use a rack to drain off fat.
Limit egg yolks -- replace with egg whites or...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Here are some heart-healthy nutrition tips:
