Cholesterol

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

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What your health numbers mean

Getting your medical test results can be overwhelming if you don’t know how...

NEWS

Kiwi obesity stubbornly high

Adult obesity rates have increased from 27 per cent of the population to...

SHOPPING

Butter vs spread

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

SHOPPING

Smart swaps: Saturated fat

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

NEWS

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...

HEALTH ADVICE

Ask the experts: How do I manage my cholesterol?

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

HEALTH ADVICE

Ask the experts: Chocolate to reduce cholesterol

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

HEALTH ADVICE

Ask the experts: Sterol-enriched spread

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

HEALTH ADVICE

Ask the experts: Lecithin

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

HEALTH ADVICE

Ask the experts: Wholegrain oats

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

HEALTH ADVICE

Ask the experts: Cholesterol in seafood

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

HEALTH ADVICE

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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