Bamboo steamer for your veggies. Don't forget the parchment paper liners.

Just remember that dietary cholesterol does not increase actually cholesterol levels.

Grass fed organic butter for cooking and olive oil for dressing and dipping are best. Used sparingly.

This is an easy recipe to make: Salsa Chicken--http://www.food.com/recipe/baked-salsa-chicken-breast-33843 Serve with a whole grain Spanish rice like this http://www.mahatmarice.com/en-us/recipes/548/WholeGrainSpanishRice.aspx and a vegetable of choice.

I just made this and it turned out great: Poached salmon--http://allrecipes.com/recipe/poached-salmon-ii/
[note instead of 1/2 cup wine and 1/2 cup water, I used 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth and 1/3 cup lemon juice. I also added a dash of dried basil with the dried parsley]
We served with baked potatoes made by microwaving for 6-8 minutes, then baking for an additional 20-25 minutes. And steamed broccoli made by putting broccoli florets into a dish, putting 1/2" or so of water in the bottom of a microwave container with a non-airtight lid and then microwaving for 2 minutes. Take out and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. I sometimes add a dash of Mrs. Dash's salt free spices (like Garlic & Herb or Italian Seasonings)

This vegetarian dish can be served as an entree if you want and works well with Basmati rice: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cauliflower-potato-and-pea-curry

Steel cut oatmeal and fruit for breakfast.

Eat beans. Fiber also helps cholesterol.

I have high cholesterol and dr wants to put me on meds but has agreed to let me try diet and exercise for 6 months to see if that will help. My wife and I are not very good cooks so the easier the better!

I've done a lot of research about the type of foods, but would love some meal planning suggestions. It's going to be hard to eat fish, veggies. etc. but I would rather do that as opposed to going on meds for the rest of my life (I'm 40).

Thanks for any meal planning ideas!