Aug. 14, 2024 — More than a quarter of Australians over the age of 50 take cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease and strokes, but our bodies also need cholesterol to survive.
Reducing intake of saturated fats, like processed meats, cheese, butter and cakes, is known to help lower cholesterol, and the NHS recommends increasing fruit and vegetable consumption.
Foods rich in healthy fats can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Healthy fats, particularly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, can reduce LDL cholesterol levels when they replace saturated ...