List examples of foods to choose and foods to avoid when decreasing saturated fat and increasing unsaturated fats in the following categories: dairy products, fats and oils, breads and cereals

Answer 1

Dairy products: Choose low-fat cheese, ice milk, frozen yogurt, low-fat coffee creamer, low-fat or non-fat sour cream; avoid regular cheeses (American, Colby, mozzarella), cream cheese, ice cream, half & half, non-dairy creamer, whipped topping, regular sour cream. Fats and oils: Choose unsaturated oils, margarines, and salad dressings; seeds, nuts, and cocoa powder. Avoid soybean, corn, coconut, and palm oils; butter, lard, bacon fat, trans fats, coconut, and milk chocolate.
Breads and cereals: Choose whole grain breads, cereals, rice, pasta, and crackers; dry beans, and peas. Avoid breads in which eggs, fat, or butter are major ingredients; granola, high-fat crackers, commercially prepared pastries and baked goods.