| Foods high in saturated fat | Healthier alternatives |
|---|---|
| Butter, lard, shortening, palm oil | Vegetable oil, olive oil, canola oil, corn oil, cooking spray |
| Whole milk, half-and-half, cream | Skim, 1% milk |
| Red meat, ground beef, sausage and bacon | White meat chicken, turkey, pork chop with fat trimmed, ground beef (95% lean), sirloin, fish, soy products, nuts/seeds or beans |
| Poultry skin, visible meat fat | Skinless and trimmed meats |
| Fried or pan fried foods | Grilled, baked, roasted, steamed, broiled and boiled |
| Highly processed meats, such as deli meats (bologna, pepperoni, salami) | Deli ham, turkey, chicken breast or extra lean roast beef (look for natural with no nitrates or nitrites) |
| Ice cream | Yogurt with fresh fruit added or blended frozen banana with nuts on top |
| Processed cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, whipped cream | Cheeses made with skim milk, low-fat cottage cheese, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, low-fat sour cream, plain nonfat yogurt |
| Chocolates, pies, doughnuts, brownies, buttered popcorn | Nuts, fruit, air popped popcorn (no butter) |
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