Low-Cholesterol Dos and Don'ts You're working hard to eat right
so you can lower your cholesterol levels. You're reading
nutrition labels, buying fewer pre-packaged foods, and testing
yourself often. But you're still struggling to keep your
cholesterol down. What are you doing wrong? The answer may
surprise you. According to the American Heart Association (AHA),
many foods that claim to be low cholesterol are high in
saturated fat and/or trans fat. Since both saturated fat and
trans fat contribute to high blood cholesterol, these foods may
not be as healthy as their labels suggest. Be a Savvy Shopper
The AHA has several tips that can turn anyone looking for low-
cholesterol foods into a savvy shopper: - Check the amount of
saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and calories in one
serving of the product. A serving could be smaller than your
normal portion, so it's important to take that into account. -
Look at the ingredient list. The first ingredient listed is the
one used most in the product. Fats and oils a