Cutting Down on Fat

The following simple steps can help keep dietary fat and cholesterol in check:

• Choose low fat diary products e.g. semi-skimmed (half fat) or skimmed milk (fat free), buttermilk or low fat yoghurts.
  
  
• Choose the right type of fat e.g. olive oil or rapeseed oil labelled 'high in monounsaturates' or sunflower oil, labelled 'high in polyunsaturates'.
  
  
• Choose lean cuts of meat. Look for descriptions such as loin, round, lean, choice and select.
  
  
• Avoid fried foods; grill, bake, steam or microwave instead.
  
  
• Eat fish at least twice a week, preferably the oily varieties such as mackerel or salmon.
  
  
• Limit the number of eggs you eat to four per week, eat them boiled or poached.
  
  
• Select reduced-fat or fat-free products such as salad dressings and spreads.