The low cholesterol diet is based on the combination of food consumption. It is very important to combat cholesterol and enjoy a good functioning of our body. Assuming that each person has a different profile and that there several types of cholesterol, we propose a low cholesterol diet that helps lower bad (LDL) cholesterol.
Breakfast
Menu 1
* A glass of skim milk, decaffeinated coffee or tea.
* Two pieces of whole wheat toast.
Menu 2
* Fruit juice.
* Fresh fruit.
* Yogurt.
Menu 3
* Decaffeinated coffee.
* Yogurt with cereal.
Lunch
Menu 1
* Vegetable soup.
* Red meat (beef).
* Vegetable salad.
Menu 2
* Mashed potatoes.
* Grilled fish with carrots or squash.
Menu 3
* Lentils cooked with tomatoes and carrots.
* Chicken with peppers and tomatoes.
* Yogurt.
Menu 4
* Vegetable soup.
* Grilled fish.
Menu 5
* Cooked eggplant.
* Fresh grilled fish.
Menu 6
* Spaghetti with tomato sauce (no cheese).
* Turkey with tomato and spinach.
Menu 7
* Vegetable salad.
* Grilled fish.
Menu 8
* Vegetable soup.
* Baked bread.
* Yogurt.
Dinner
Menu 1
* Tomato stuffed with tuna.
* Fish with tomato.
Menu 2
* Boiled spinach.
* Pumpkin.
* Vegetable salad.
Menu 3
* Vegetable soup.
* Chicken with mashed potatoes.
Menu 4
* Asparagus.
* Brown rice with seafood.
Menu 5
* Spinach pie.
* Fish cooked with onions.
Menu 6
* Steamed green beans with boiled potatoes.
* A small plate of pasta or pizza slices.
Menu 7
* Boiled maize.
* Chicken salad.
Menu 8
* Boiled or blanched asparagus.
* Fish.
Apart from these menus, we suggest some of the following ideas to make this diet more effective and to help you enjoy the results. It is advisable to follow certain tips like the fact that you should drink about two liters of water daily, perform aerobic exercise regularly, and avoid eating certain foods or products containing high levels of fat content.
* If you become constipated you can take a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil when your stomach is empty.
* Meals can be served with a small piece of bread or with two slices of brown bread.
* Avoid using large quantities of salt. Salt should always be taken moderately.
