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).
In addition to statins, foods rich in phytosterins can lower the endogenous cholesterol production. These foods include wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame, soy beans or pumpkin seeds. By avoiding foods with high cholesterol (egg, butter, cream, meat etc.) you can lower your LDL levels only by a small amount.