Practical advice
As well as using Benecol®, there are many changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle that can help you to manage your cholesterol.
Diet:
Eat less saturated fat. Choose lean meat, reduced fat dairy products and limit the biscuits, cakes and other foods that
are high in saturated fats.
Eat less of the cholesterol rich foods. Such as eggs and fatty cuts of meat.
Eat plenty of foods rich in carbohydrates for example: potatoes, bread, rice and pasta. Where possible choose fibre rich foods like wholegrain cereals and lentils.
Eat oily fish such as herring, mackerel, trout or sardines regularly (twice weekly is ideal).
Snack on nuts.
Eat more fruit and vegetables - at least 5 servings a day.
Use less salt and sugar.
Drink 2L of water each day.
Lifestyle:
Drink alcohol in moderation.
Exercise regularly. Take up a sport or add active habits to your day, like walking to the shop.
Learn to relax and control the amount of stress in your life.
Take enough time to eat.
Avoid smoking.
Get your cholesterol checked regularly by a GP or Chemist.
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