Snacking Foods Low Cholesterol Style

By : michael gentleman

Cholesterol is found in food of animal origin. One way to judge whether a snack will be low in cholesterol is to determine where that food has come from. Foods rich in fruits and vegetables would have lower cholesterol than from animals. Also foods made using grains, seeds, or nuts would usually have lower cholesterol than food of animal origin. There are great low cholesterol food snack choices.

This article will describe two great low cholesterol choices. The first choice is fresh, raw vegetables and fruits. There are so many vegetables to choose from. There are peppers, broccoli, and celery. Fruits are even easier to find and usually sweeter. They include items such as apples, oranges, and bananas. These items make great snacks because they can be taken from place to place easily and without much of a mess. They can be sliced and do not require much refrigeration if they are not kept out for long periods of time. They can usually be carried around in bag, box or bin. Not only are these foods low in cholesterol, but they are also raw foods which help make a stronger body with less toxins than food rich in cholesterol would be.

Another low cholesterol choice is pretzels. Like fruits and vegetables, they also do not require much refrigeration. They can be carried from place to place easily. Unlike fruits and some vegetables, they are salty. They almost function like chips for a person that is accustomed to eating more cholesterol rich foods. Unlike chips, they contain a lot less cholesterol because they are not processed with the same amounts of oils that chips are. Children may be drawn to pretzels more than they are to fruits and vegetables.

Both of these snacks a great substitute for other snacks because they can be eaten almost anywhere. They are not very messy and they taste great. They can be given to children to take as a healthy snack to school. They can be taken in the car on trips. They can be eaten while at a long day working at the office. They are a great way to refuel between meetings.

Snacking is always the temptation time for everyone. Prepare healthy low cholesterol snacks around the house and work to endure that you will stay low balanced and low in cholesterol. Pack these snacks and live a better life for ou and your family.