Healthy Fats & Cholesterol: Foods to Eat & Avoid

Good Cholesterol Diet Foods:

- Oats

- Barley

- Apples and pears

- Citrus fruits

- Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna)

- Nuts (almonds, walnuts)

- Seeds (flaxseed, chia seeds)

- Olive oil

- Canola oil

- Avocado

Bad Cholesterol Diet Foods:

- Red meat

- Processed meat

- High-fat dairy products

- Saturated fats (found in butter, lard, and palm oil)

- Trans fats (found in margarine, baked goods, and snack foods)

- Sugary drinks

- Refined carbohydrates (white bread, pasta, rice)