How Fibre Helps Lower Cholesterol When it comes to heart health, fibre is one of the simplest yet most effective tools you can add to your diet. Found in plant-based foods like oats, beans, fruit, and vegetables, fibre does far more than support digestion – it also plays a powerful role in lowering cholesterol. The […]
Breakfast doesn’t have to be taxing. But it should be delicious! A wholesome, heart-healthy breakfast is a great way to start the day. It also shows you means business and sets a precedent for the rest of the day. Especially if you give yourself a healthy fat and fibre boost before the day has even […]
Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers Cholesterol testing is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to check your heart health. Yet when you receive your results, the numbers and abbreviations can be confusing — especially since the US and Europe use different units. In the US, cholesterol is measured in mg/dL (milligrams per decilitre). In […]
For decades, eggs have carried an undeserved reputation as a food to avoid if you’re concerned about cholesterol. The reasoning was simple: egg yolks contain cholesterol, so eating them must raise blood cholesterol. But nutrition science has since moved on along way since then! The picture today is much more balanced. The Cholesterol in Eggs […]
Saturated Fat and Cholesterol: What’s the Real Story For decades, saturated fat has been closely linked with cholesterol and heart disease. Foods like butter, fatty meats, and cream were labelled ‘bad’ for the heart. But modern nutrition research has revealed a more nuanced picture. Let’s explore how saturated fat really affects cholesterol and what that […]
