Eating Out?

Watch Your Cholesterol

The Cleveland Clinic offers these tips for restaurant dining for those who are watching their cholesterol.

• Avoid fried foods.  Instead choose dishes that are roasted, baked, grilled, stir-fried in water or broth, broiled, poached, or steamed.
• Ask for low-fat options such as steamed vegetables instead of fries.
• Skip toppings like butter and cream.
• If you're having an appetizer, make it a broth-based soup.
• Cut the fat off meat and opt for seafood, chicken, or lean cuts.
• Don't add salt to your food.
• Eat slowly to avoid overeating.
• Choose fresh fruit for dessert.

Source: "Health Tip: Watch Your Cholesterol When Dining Out" by Diana Kohnle, MedlinePlus, www.nim.nih.gov/medlineplus, 2/28/13