Cholesterol

Expert advice and tips for lowering cholesterol and improving heart health.

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Butter vs spread

Is butter better? Is it time to ditch the spreads? Dietitian Melissa Meier...

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Smart swaps: Saturated fat

Saturated fats are mainly found in animal products, but can also be found...

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Less sat fat for kids, healthier adult hearts

A lower saturated fat diet for children potentially reduces the risk of developing...

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Five easy swaps to lower your cholesterol

Cholesterol too high? GP not happy? Here are some simple swaps you can...

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Ask the experts: How do I manage my cholesterol?

Health professionals talk about managing cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of heart...

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Ask the experts: Chocolate to reduce cholesterol

Q: "News reports recently quoted research from the American Heart Association where people...

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Ask the experts: Sterol-enriched spread

Q: "Before finding out I had high cholesterol I never used butter or...

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Ask the experts: Lecithin

Q: "I have been working on getting my cholesterol down and a friend...

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Ask the experts: Wholegrain oats

Q: "I have read that wholegrain oats help to reduce the amount of...

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Ask the experts: Cholesterol in seafood

Q: "Can you please tell me what the cholesterol level is for mussels,...

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Ask the experts: Healthy cooking oils

Q: "I was told grape seed oil is the best cooking oil. Is...

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Metabolic syndrome: Could you have it and not know it?

Nutritionist Bronwen King explains an increasingly common issue that many New Zealanders may...

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10 easy ways to lower your cholesterol every day

Nutritionist Zoe Wilson shows us 10 easy things we can do every day...

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Cholesterol: Your questions answered

We answer common questions about the sometimes misunderstood science of cholesterol Cholesterol was first...

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Cholesterol: Your questions answered

Everyday foods can be the best medicine for people with high cholesterol. What is...

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Why we like blueberries

We give you the rundown on a tasty seasonal fruit that packs a...

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Measuring heart health

Part 2 of the 3-part series on measuring your health. While there is still...

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Will foods high in cholesterol give me high cholesterol?

If your cholesterol levels are normal, will eating foods high in cholesterol affect...

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