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Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for many metabolic processes. There are two types of cholesterol. HDL is the 'good' cholesterol and LDL is the 'bad' cholesterol. High cholesterol is a 'lifestyle' disease that's directly attributable to diets high in animal fats and/or trans fats.

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Foods for the Heart

A healthy diet can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and there are some extremely beneficial foods that can help take care of your heart. These include: Fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals The fibre and other important nutrients like potassium that are found in fruits and vegetables have been shown to reduce the risk […]

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Eggs and dietary cholesterol

Should I avoid eggs because of their cholesterol content? It’s a question I get asked a lot: “Should I avoid eggs because of their cholesterol content?” or: “How many eggs can I safely have in a week?”. It was once thought that eggs, because they contain some cholesterol, would negatively impact cholesterol levels and that […]

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How Plant Sterols Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

In Australia, 51% of adults have high blood cholesterol – that’s 6.4 million adults. Research shows that if you lower your blood cholesterol levels you will lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. If you’re looking for help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, there is a natural solution to be found in plant sterols. […]

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