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restaurant chains put calorie info on the menu, starting some
Monounsaturated fats: Substituted for saturated fats in your diet,
2. Fish Is Good for Your Heart
fat that helps lower your heart disease risk. You’ll also find omega-3s in walnuts
Tropical oils like palm oil and coconut oil, and butter are also saturated fats.
low-cholesterol menu items, designated with a heart icon.
In restaurants where food is cooked to order, you can make special requests for lighter
no butter, or no added salt. If there is sauce, salad
Concerned about high cholesterol, diabetes, or losing weight? Read menus carefully.
possible code words to healthier food with less saturated fat.
fried Low-fat milk for your coffee, instead of cream
Seafood, boiled shrimp, oysters on the half shell
Thumbs Up: Steamed or stir-fried seafood, chicken, bean curd, or
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