The Ultimate Cholesterol-Friendly Food List

September 25, 2016February 15, 2022 Alice

When I first found out I had high cholesterol I thought I’d be really limited in terms what I could eat. I knew oats and beans were key for reducing cholesterol naturally, so I was imagining a life of bland porridge, boring bean salads and tasteless stews. But (thankfully!) after doing lots of research, I discovered there are actually tons of foods that fit into a cholesterol-friendly diet, and lots of delicious ways to cook them.

Here’s a list of the cholesterol-friendly foods I eat on a regular basis:-

8 Simple Tips For Cholesterol-Friendly Eating On Holiday

September 19, 2016February 17, 2018 Alice

One of the best things about holidays is trying new foods, so I generally don’t worry too much about sticking to a low cholesterol diet when I’m away. You only live once after-all! But there are still lots of simple ways to fit cholesterol-friendly foods into your holiday eating, without missing out on all the good stuff:-
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8 ways to eat more cholesterol reducing beans

8 Simple Ways to Add More Cholesterol-Reducing Beans To Your Diet

August 24, 2016February 15, 2022 Alice

Beans are one of the best (and cheapest!) things to eat if you have high cholesterol, because they’re rich in cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre. They’re also a good source of protein and contain nutrients like iron and magnesium, so eating them every day can be hugely beneficial for your health.

8 of the Best Ways to Add More Cholesterol-Reducing Beans To Your Diet

August 24, 2016February 17, 2018 Alice

Where To Get Your Cholesterol Tested

August 21, 2016October 16, 2016 Alice

Just to warn you, this blog post is pretty dull, but I wanted to share this information as it wasn’t that easy to find on the internet.

Delicious Cholesterol-Friendly Italian Meatballs

August 14, 2016February 11, 2018 Alice

Beef is often avoided by those with high cholesterol because it’s high in fat. But cooking with extra lean beef mince is a great way to continue eating beef as part of a low cholesterol diet, because it only contains 2g of saturated fat per 100g.

32 Cholesterol-Friendly Shop-Bought Lunches

August 8, 2016February 15, 2022 AliceLeave a comment

It’s not always easy finding cholesterol-friendly shop-bought lunches, especially if you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to read through all of the nutritional information. Traffic light food nutrition labels have made it a lot easier as it means you can immediately see how much saturated fat it contains, which is key when looking for cholesterol-friendly foods.

6 Delicious and Easy Cholesterol-Friendly Desserts

July 31, 2016February 15, 2022 Alice1 Comment

Most of the ingredients that make desserts taste good, like butter and cream, are high in saturated fats, which unfortunately means they’re not great for anyone with high cholesterol. Luckily though there are lots of chefs and bloggers who have dedicated a lot of time to creating healthy dessert recipes that don’t include high fat ingredients, but still taste great.

The 5 Minute Superfood Salad That Will Help To Lower Your Cholesterol

July 18, 2016February 15, 2022 Alice1 Comment

I used to avoid salads at all costs because I always thought they were boring, and they never left me feeling satisfied. But now that I’m trying to keep my cholesterol low, I’ve realised that salads are a great way to fit lots of cholesterol-reducing foods into one meal.

Lowering Cholesterol – The Side Effects of Statins

July 12, 2016February 17, 2018 Alice

Doctors often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol to lower their total cholesterol and reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke. In fact it feels as if they are handed out like sweets these days, because so many of my parent’s generation take them. I guess we’re very lucky to have access to medication that will help to lower our cholesterol, but I’m wondering if we should be resorting to statins so readily.