Cut the Cholesterol, Not the Flavor

Keeping your cholesterol levels in check, in particular “bad” cholesterol or LDL, is essential for heart health.

- by RYAN MILEJCZAK

That means eating foods rich in “good” HDL cholesterol and low in LDL and triglycerides.

That means eating less red meat and processed foods. While that may be a bummer, there are still plenty of delicious foods you can eat while watching cholesterol: lean poultry, fish, and veggies are all great options.

Here are a few of our favorite meals that lower cholesterol and support heart health.

Roast Chicken Breast with Peppers (Adapted from Taste of Home )

Ingredients:

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp oregano

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

2 tsp plus 1 tbsp olive oil

1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

4 shallots, thinly sliced

1 cup chicken stock

1 ½ tsp fresh rosemary

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Begin by preheating your oven to 450 F.

Rub salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and rosemary onto chicken breasts until well coated. Heart 2 tsp oil over medium high in a large skillet and brown chicken until well browned, about 2 minutes per side.