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).
Beans, Grains, Soups, and Sauces: Beans and whole grains offer fiber to help lower your cholesterol. 1  Barley. 2  Beans, canned, reduced-sodium: assorted cans of beans such as black, garbanzo, kidney, navy, and pinto. 3  Beans, dried: Choose your favorite beans.  Broth, reduced-sodium chicken, beef, or vegetable.