health answers:

Cut back on meats and fatty food such as whole dairy products, baked goods like cake and donuts.

Eat lean meats in moderation, eat apples, oatmeal, grapes, whole grains which are all soluble fiber and they help remove cholesterol.

And you may want to check out this resource Natural Cholesterol Guide.

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Busy Night Turkey Taco Soup with Avocado Cream
INGREDIENTS

* 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
* 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
* 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
* 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
* 2 1/2 cups cooked, chopped turkey meat
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
* 2 tablespoons guacamole

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine corn, chili beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in cooked turkey. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 5 to 10 minutes more, until heated through. Stir in cilantro.
2. In a bowl, stir together sour cream and guacamole until smooth.
3. Ladle soup into bowls and top with guacamole mixture.

health answers:

Sodium levels have nothing to do with cholesterol directly. Some individuals are said to be ‘salt sensitive’. These individuals may develop hypertension due to excessive salt intake. Hypertension magnifies the risk of elevated cholesterol levels. Therefore it is important to limit salt as well as cholesterol.

As with most foods nowadays – the less processed the better. Good for you for reading the labels. You can find simpler foods without out all the additives…

health answers:

Eat foods with soluble fiber, like oatmeal, fruits & veggies.
Avoid red meats & butter, with saturated fats, & trans-fats.
Get whole-grain bread & pasta, or brown rice for carbs.

At your age of 14, you really should discuss this with your doctor and with a nutritionist – you are going through puberty – so you want to be very wise about your diet. You should verify that your cholesterol levels are actually a problem for your age.