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Cholesterol levels can be kept in the normal range by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
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Avoid foods that contain a lot of cholesterol like meats and egg yellow. Eat egg whites instead of whole eggs.
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Avoid fried foodstuff especially snacks and fast foods.
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Eat more of fresh fruits, grains, vegetables and salads avoiding oil-based dressings, which can be substituted with vinegar or lemon-based dressings.
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Cook vegetables with herbs or spices instead of cooking oil or ghee.
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Use low-fat dairy products like skimmed milk, low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese instead of cream or processed cheese.
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Use oils like sunflower, safflower, olive or corn oil. Avoid palm or coconut oil.
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It is important to eat the right foods (low cholesterol) to keep a healthy weight.
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Eat less fat especially saturated fats, generally obtained from animal sources.
