Low Cholesterol Food List

About this download

Low cholesterol food list printable for the fridge or grocery trip: 82 entries sorted into Choose often, Limit and Choose less often, with saturated fat and cholesterol numbers for 22 common foods. Based on NHLBI, MedlinePlus, American Heart Association, FDA and USDA guidance.

What you get: 9 pages in US Letter and A4. Every food group split into 3 tiers on pages 2 to 4, a label reading guide on page 5 (the 5 and 20 rule for % Daily Value), numbers and 5 easy swaps on page 6, a grocery list on page 7, and a bonus wall chart on page 9 with all 82 entries on one page. Instant download.

Buy together: add the High Fiber Food List and High Protein Food List on this page for 50% off the set.

Every food placement and every number on the chart comes from a named public source, listed with links on page 8. The USDA FoodData Central ID for every food with a gram value is printed there too.

WHAT'S INSIDE (9 pages)

• Page 1: cover with how to read the chart and how to use it
• Pages 2 to 4: vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, fish, poultry and meat, eggs, dairy, fats and oils, drinks, sweets, fried foods and salty foods, sorted into Choose often, Limit and Choose less often, with an NHLBI note on sodium and alcohol and an AHA note on fish
• Page 5: reading the Nutrition Facts label for saturated fat, trans fat, dietary cholesterol and soluble fiber, with the FDA Daily Values and the 5 and 20 rule
• Page 6: saturated fat grams and cholesterol milligrams for 22 everyday foods, with serving sizes and 5 easy swaps, from USDA FoodData Central
• Page 7: printable grocery list sorted by store section
• Page 8: sources with links, the USDA FoodData Central ID for every food on page 6, and the full important note
• Page 9: bonus wall chart with all 82 entries in Choose often, Limit and Choose less often on one page

HOW TO READ IT

Three tiers: Choose often, Limit and Choose less often. Each tier has its own shape (filled, half filled, open with a line) as well as a color, so it reads clearly in black and white.

WHAT YOU GET

This is an instant digital download. Nothing physical is shipped. You get 3 PDF files:

• Low-Cholesterol-Food-List_Start-Here.pdf: quick start and printing tips
• Low-Cholesterol-Food-List_US-Letter.pdf: 9 pages (8 chart pages plus a bonus wall chart), 8.5 x 11 in
• Low-Cholesterol-Food-List_A4.pdf: 9 pages (8 chart pages plus a bonus wall chart), 210 x 297 mm

Works in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, Chrome or Edge. Print at Actual size or 100%. The PDF is a printable reference, not a fillable form. The grocery list page is made to fill in by hand.

SOURCES

• NHLBI (National Institutes of Health): Choose Heart-Healthy Foods
• MedlinePlus (NIH): Facts about saturated fats; Facts about monounsaturated fats; Soluble vs. insoluble fiber; Carbohydrates
• American Heart Association: Saturated Fats; Fats in Foods; Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Sodium Sources
• U.S. FDA: How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label; Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels; Interactive Nutrition Facts Label pages on saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber and added sugars; Sodium in Your Diet
• USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy): saturated fat and cholesterol per serving

Utility Forge Studio is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHLBI, the National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus, the American Heart Association, the U.S. FDA or USDA.

FAQ

Does it show numbers or just tiers?

Both. All 82 entries are in tiers, and page 6 shows saturated fat grams and cholesterol milligrams per serving for 22 everyday foods, from USDA FoodData Central.

Where do the tiers come from?

NHLBI heart-healthy eating pages, with notes from MedlinePlus and the American Heart Association and label guidance from the FDA. Every source is listed with links on page 8.

Will it print in black and white?

Yes. Each tier has its own shape as well as a color.

Is this a meal plan?

No. It is a one-glance reference for shopping and cooking. If you also track blood sugar, see our Diabetes Planner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4598587278

Is this medical advice?

No. It is general education to use alongside your care team's advice.

IMPORTANT

For general education only. This chart is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. It is not a substitute for care from your doctor, registered dietitian, or care team. Food needs differ from person to person, especially with medications, allergies, kidney disease, or pregnancy. Talk with your healthcare provider before changing your diet. Compiled from public health sources listed on page 8. Not affiliated with or endorsed by those organizations.

This is a general eating guide, not a treatment plan. If you take medicine for cholesterol or your heart, or your provider has given you an eating plan, follow your provider's advice. Saturated fat and cholesterol values are approximate, for the serving shown, from USDA FoodData Central.

Part of the Food List Series from Utility Forge Studio, with the same page layout as the Diabetes, High Fiber, Fatty Liver and Anti-Inflammatory food lists.

For personal use only. Please do not resell or share the files.

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