Hey Brat, that's a tough one. I have changed my eating habits back and forth, so many times, it's shameful. Except for having MS, it has made little difference in my health...(It's good)
The only thing I id notice is, that I felt better and was able to keep my weight down, if I cut out all saturated fat from my diet. I have pretty much stuck to that and I think it has paid off, as my Doc tells me I am healthy......a little/lot overweight now, but that does not worry Doc.
My one weakness is choc chip cookies, which I refuse to give up, so I drink an Active, cholestorel lowering, "sure shot" drink, every other day and that has kept my bad cholestorel down.
Good luck to you in your efforts.