You\u2019ve probably heard that you need to make sure that you keep your cholesterol under control. However, do you get confused about what\u2019s good to eat and what should not be on the menu? Do you wonder about if you\u2019re active enough and whether you\u2019re at the right weight?<\/p>\n
The Therapeutic Lifestyle<\/a> Changes (TLC) diet was established by the National Institute of Health\u2019s National Cholesterol Education Program. The goal of this diet is cutting cholesterol as part of a heart-healthy eating regimen. The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet calls for eating plenty of veggies, fruits, breads, cereals as well as pasta and lean meats. The guidelines are broad enough so that you\u2019ll have a lot of latitude with what you eat.<\/p>\n Diets<\/a> which are high in saturated fats are associated with boosted risk of coronary heart disease. Saturated fats are seen to have the most powerful cholesterol-raising potential.<\/p>\n Examples of foods that are high in saturated fats include:<\/p>\n Saturated fats are usually solid when they are at room temperature.<\/p>\n Trans fatty acids are made when a liquid fat is transformed into a solid one via a process called hydrogenation. Research shows that trans fats have the same cholesterol-raising effect as saturated fats do. Therefore you should keep your trans-fat intake as low as possible.<\/p>\n In order to keep your trans-fat intake down, limit you intake of foods with the following ingredients:<\/p>\n Limit how much fried foods, cakes, pies in addition to other foods<\/a> containing the above. Foods containing trans fats are also solid when they are at room temperature.<\/p>\nWhat Does The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet Prescribe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Saturated Fat Must Be Less Than 7% Of Your Total Calories<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Eat As Little Trans Fat As Possible<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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