High Cholesterol Low Fat Diet
Having to go on a low cholesterol diet need not mean a death sentence to all good dining out. Rather than mourning the loss of beef, cheese, ice cream and eggs, the food lover can look to luscious, well seasoned ethnic foods that rely on lean chicken or fish, legumes, produce, grains and healthy oils.
Basic Guidelines for Low Cholesterol Diets
When preparing food at home, the cook has control of ingredients. It's important to retain some of that control when dining out, by making sure that a dish is prepared in a heart-healthy way. The type of fat used in a dish is very important, according to restaurant guidelines offered by the American Heart Association. A dinner should request that a meal be prepared with one of a number of vegetable oils instead of butter. The appropriate oils include: canola, olive, corn, soy, sunflower and safflower.
Delicious Middle Eastern Foods
Foods common to Middle Eastern countries can offer possibilities for luscious dining. One great appetizer is hummus, a mixture of garbanzo beans, oil, lemon, sesame seed paste (tahini), and garlic. Hummus is typically served with pita bread or, for lower calories, raw carrots. While hummus is not low fat, it is low cholesterol, and tahini is full of healthy monosaturated fats. Those following a low calorie, as well as low cholesterol, diet can limit their portion of hummus to about 1/4 cup.
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