Changing what you eat, being more active, and stopping smoking can help get your cholesterol back to a healthy level.
High cholesterol is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it often does not cause symptoms, so you can only find out if you have it from a blood test.
There are two main types of fat, which are saturated and unsaturated. Eating too many foods high in saturated fat can raise the level of cholesterol in your blood. The health body says most people in the UK eat too much saturated fat.
The American Heart Association says that in general, red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) have more saturated fat than skinless chicken, fish and plant protein, and can raise your blood cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease.
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