How can I lower my cholesterol

• Eat a diet of low in saturated fat and replace with mono and polyunsaturated fats
• If over weight- aim to lose weight to reach a BMI of 20-25
• Exercise for 30minutes 5 times/week
• Eat Omega 3 fatty acids daily from oily fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel herring pilchards) nuts, seeds, olives and omega 3 supplements
• Increase fibre rich foods – whole-grains, fruit, vegetables, pulses, oats, oat-bran
• Avoid excess alcohol
• Grill, steam, boil and brake foods instead of frying and roasting
• Avoid smoking
• Reduce stress levels
Read food labels : high in saturated fat if >5g/100g
Low in saturated fat if <1g/100g