Cut back on fatty, expensive meats.

Red meat is the No. 1 source of dietary cholesterol. Most of the world serves small pieces or slices of meat—think stews, stir-fries, lasagna and curries—versus 12-ounce steaks or even 8-ounce burgers. Aim for 3 ounces or less of meat in a meal, and think of it as more of a condiment than the featured item.