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).
Avoid Trans Fat. Limit trans fat from your meals and snacks to lower your total cholesterol. Trans fat raises your LDL cholesterol and lowers your HDL cholesterol. What you should know about trans fat: â¢ It can hide in fried foods and processed convenience goods such as cookies, crackers, doughnuts, and snack cakes.