1. Reduce the amount of total fat in your meal plan. Cut down on
foods high in saturated fat such as beef, pork, luncheon meats,
ice cream and fat-high cheeses.
2. Go easy on high cholesterol foods, especially egg yolk, Ever
and other organ meats.
3. Consume an adequate amount of calories to achieve and mai
tain your ideal weight.
4. Eat fish whenever possible as a meat substitute. It is an ex-
cellent low-fat source of the polyunsaturates you need to main
tain healthy cholesterol levels.
5. If you must have sausage, give it a bath: stab with a fork and
boil in water, allowing the fat to escape. Drain water and brows
in a skillet.