Low-fat foods with no cholesterol or sodium offer healthy eating choices. Included as part of a healthy eating plan, these foods contain multiple nutrients that can improve your overall level of functioning. Do not eat any one food to the exclusion of others. Eating a well-balanced diet, including these foods, is necessary for a healthy lifestyle.
Legumes
All legumes, or beans, are cholesterol-free and low in fat. One variety of dried beans, also known as legumes, is classified as a low fat-food that contains no cholesterol or sodium. Navy beans contain 1g of fat with no sodium or cholesterol in a 1/2 cup serving, according to the Produce for Better Health Foundation. If buying canned beans, rinse before consuming the beans to remove any added sodium.
Egg Whites
Start eating egg whites as your lean protein source. Egg whites contain little fat and no cholesterol or sodium. In recipes, substitute two egg whites for one whole egg. Commercially prepared versions of egg whites offer another cholesterol-free alternative, according to the American Heart Association.
Fruits
A variety of fresh and/or frozen fruits can meet your dietary needs. Fruits contain no cholesterol. Raw, edible fruits contain minuscule amounts of saturated and/or trans fats. Fruits contain less than 0.5g of fat per fruit, according to the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Fruits containing less than 0.5g of fat include 1/2 cup of raisins and a half of a pomegranate. Whole fruits containing less than 0.5g of fat per 1/2 cup serving include tangerines, apples, bananas, blueberries, honeydew and cantaloupe melons, kiwi, cherries, grapes, mangoes, plums, pineapples, persimmons, strawberries, star fruit, watermelon, raspberries, nectarines, peaches and pears. Wild blueberries, guava and six kumquats contain 1g of fat in 1/2 cup, which still is not much. Avocados contain 1.5g of saturated fat per 1/2 cup serving. Fruits that contain no sodium include the tree fruits, oranges, nectarines, peaches, pears and plums. Canned fruits may contain sodium, so read the food labels.
Whole Grains
Whole grains fall within the Dietary Guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Unadulterated, meaning unprocessed, versions of whole grains contain a myriad of nutrients along with no sodium or cholesterol. Whole grains and whole-grain products are classified as heart-healthy foods because they're high in nutrients while being low in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol. Eating whole grains can help with weight management. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel including the endosperm, germ and bran portions, according to the USDA. Whole grains can be made into tortillas, pastas, crackers, breads or baked items. Examples of whole grains include whole rye, popcorn, oats and oat bran, whole wheat, wheat bran, wheat germ, bulghur or cracked wheat, barley, brown rice, wild rice, whole grain cornmeal, quinoa, millet, amaranth, triticale, spelt and sorghum.
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