Spotlight Recipes: 25 Low-Cholesterol Choices

From rise-and-shine breakfasts to sweet desserts, we've got top 25 heart-healthy, low-cholesterol recipes to keep you satisfied.
By: Healthy Eats

More than 100 million American adults have high cholesterol, and new info shows that one in five teens face an increased risk for heart disease risk because of their rising cholesterol levels.

Plenty of research has been done on managing your LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol levels, but it's not always easy to know what you should eat. Basic musts are limiting your saturated fat and opting for foods loaded with fiber and heart-healthier fats, such as omega-3 fats.

From rise-and-shine breakfasts to sweet desserts, here are our top 25 low-cholesterol choices. All of these dishes have less than 5 grams of saturated fat and 60 milligrams of cholesterol per serving.

Angel Food Cake with Mangoes
Banana Cream Pie Parfait

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Olive Oil Dipping Sauce
Pasta Primavera

Photo by: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Garbanzo Bean Salad

NY-0202 Black-eyed Pea Salad

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