How To Plan A Low Cholesterol Meal

In deciding how to plan a low cholesterol meal, the menu itself will have to consist of things that are low in cholesterol. Planning a low cholesterol meal takes a lot of focus on the person planning it because the daily foods that we are so used to eating like eggs, dairy products, fish, meat and poultry are high in cholesterol therefore, it is important to limit the amount of fatty foods in the meal. Knowing what foods to eat and to avoid play an important role in planning a low cholesterol meal but there is another factor that most people tend to forget about and that is the actual cooking of the food. When planning a low cholesterol meal there are specific steps needed in order for the meal to be a success:

1. A successful planned low cholesterol meal always means that there will be foods left off the menu because these foods will just ruin the meal. Avoiding foods like butter, rich sauces and gravies along with sweets will give you the low cholesterol meal that you are planning to make, there is no way that you can include these foods into your menu and consider your meal low in cholesterol. It is not just food left off the planning list of the low cholesterol meal but keep in mind that alcohol has sugar in it, which is not a part of a low cholesterol meal.
2. In order to have a successful low cholesterol meal you must be aware of the proper foods to eat. To be successful with this type of meal plan remember that water should be on the menu because it is natural and pure. When planning what type of meat to eat for the meal, lean meats, fish, and skinless poultry are excellent choices in a low cholesterol meal. When planning this meal, remember your complex carbohydrates:

• Pasta
• Rice
• potatoes
• bread
• cereals
• fruits

These carbohydrates will give your body energy and keep you from feeling hungry in between meals.  When planning on the proper foods to eat for a low cholesterol meal adding vegetables to the meal plan is always a good choice. Vegetables will not give you the full feeling like the complex carbohydrates but they will give you the daily vitamins needed for your body.

        3. Making the right choices for the correct foods to eat for a low cholesterol meal is only half the step because how you cook these foods is equally important to the cholesterol remaining low in the food. When meat, poultry or fish are on the menu the healthiest and leanest way to make them is to steam, grill or roast but if you find a need to fry your food then use liquid type of vegetable oil. Vegetables of course will be on the menu for this type of meal and they are always best when eaten raw but if you must cook them keep the vitamins in by lightly steaming or boiling the vegetable.

When planning a low cholesterol meal, the right food and preparation of the food is essential in helping you to achieve this goal. So be mindful of your planning and set time aside to plan the meal out completely.