Cook small potatoes whole-if some are much larger than others, cut those in half so all will cook evenly. Boil gently for about 6 minutes and then test with a fork-they should be tender, not too firm and not mushy.
While on a cholesterol-lowering diet, be sure to avoid animal fats and marbled meats. 3. While on a triglyceride lowering diet, be sure to avoid sweets and to control the amount. of carbohydrates you eat (starchy foods such as flour, bread, and potatoes).
1 Most fish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than meat or poultry. 2  Shellfish varies in cholesterol content. 3  Shellfish have little saturated fat and total fat. 4  Even shrimp can be enjoyed occasionally on a Heart Healthy Diet provided you eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day. Most fish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than meat or poultry. 2  Shellfish varies in cholesterol content. 3  Shellfish have little saturated fat and total fat. 4  Even shrimp can be enjoyed occasionally on a Heart Healthy Diet provided you eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day.