- Plant sterols are proven to lower cholesterol absorption
- Look for margarine spread or milk with plant sterols
Healthy Lifestyle
- Choose nuts, like almonds
- Eat fish, like salmon & tuna
- Use heart healthy oils & spreads e.g. olive or sunflower oil
- Cut fat off meat
- Limit cream & butter intake
- Make pastries & takeaways an occasional treat!
- Be more active
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Take time to relax
- Give up smoking
- Choose whole grain foods
- Eat motor legumes like beans
- Aim for 2 servings of fruit & 5 of vegetables each day