Cholesterol high

RunnerStephe

I just got my blood work done, and my cholesterol is high. I know I need to cut back to leaner proteins. I'm looking for some suggestions for proteins on non meat based foods. My meal plan is Carbs 40%, Fat 30%, and Protein 30%. I'm flextarian, and I have no plan on a vegan based diet. I tried it that route, but didn't like it at all.

brevislux

Legumes, tofu, seitan.

RunnerStephe

What is Seitan?

ayamagali

Vital wheat gluten. Essentially you make a dense dough with wheat flour and water and then rinse the s*** out of it and then cook it. A much quicker way is to buy vital wheat gluten and mix it with liquids and seasonings of choice and cook it. I love it, it has a chewy "meaty"/bready texture and is very versatile. High in protein.

Rocbola

Greens, lentils, beans.

Did you ever try green smoothies? They taste like fruit, but have plenty of protein and micro nutrients.

rejectuf

Fish high in omega-3 fats should help you lower your LDL and raise HDL.

Eat more vegetables.

lynn_glenmont

Vital wheat gluten. Essentially you make a dense dough with wheat flour and water and then rinse the s*** out of it and then cook it. A much quicker way is to buy vital wheat gluten and mix it with liquids and seasonings of choice and cook it. I love it, it has a chewy "meaty"/bready texture and is very versatile. High in protein.

Or even quicker: just buy seitan that's already made. Or seitan jerky.