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Hearty
eating for cholesterol
By Sqn-Ldr Kathleen Pyne
High cholesterol is one of the three main risks for heart disease.
The other two are smoking and high blood pressure.
High cholesterol is mainly caused by eating food high in saturated
fats and a lack of exercise.
Saturated fats are found in meats and dairy products. Cholesterol
is also found in shellfish such as octopus, oysters, crab and
lobster.
Your cholesterol level should be less than 4 milimoles per litre.
Manage life, manage cholesterol campaign
The Heart Foundation is stepping up its efforts to encourage
anyone with high blood cholesterol to make healthy eating and
moderate physical activity part of their everyday lives in its
new campaign ‘Manage Life Manage Cholesterol’.
‘Manage Life Manage Cholesterol’ provides people with
an easy way to eat their way to a healthy heart.
Central to the campaign are a new brochure Enjoy healthy eating
– a guide to keeping your blood cholesterol in check and
a fridge magnet that lists 13 ways to make healthier food choices.
A free brochure and fridge magnet can be obtained by contacting
the Heart Foundation’s Heartline on 1300 36 27 87, for
the cost of a local call. Or visit the Heart Foundation’s
website www.heartfoundation.com.au
Some of the main suggestions are:
