| • | Reduce the amount of meat in your diet - eat smaller portions and plan some meals around grains, lentils and vegetables, instead of meat.
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| • | When you do buy meat, choose leaner cuts - trim off all visible fat.
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| • | Take the skin off turkey and chicken before you eat it.
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| • | Eat fish more often - cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel, contain high amounts of a type of polyunsaturated fat called omega-3 fatty acid, which may lower your triglyceride levels.
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| • | Add soy products to your diet - the isoflavones in soy help to regulate cholesterol levels.
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| • | Eat fewer egg yolks - they're a highly concentrated source of cholesterol. But egg whites don't contain any cholesterol, so eat as many of those as you like - try substituting two egg whites for one egg in your baking.
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| • | Choose low-fat milks and cheeses - use low-fat yogurt as a topping on baked potatoes and fruit desserts.
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| • | Avoid store-bought goodies, such as brownies, donuts, chips, buttered popcorn - they're all high in saturated fats.
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| • | Read labels - don't buy foods that contain hydrogenated oils.
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| • | Use low-fat salad dressings or try a mix of virgin olive oil mixed with lemon or balsamic vinegar for a special taste treat.
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| • | In restaurants, avoid foods that are fried, breaded or covered in creamy sauces - choose foods that are steamed, roasted, baked or boiled instead.
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