While palm oil can be found in cakes, spreads, biscuits and more.
Fortunately, there are also oil types that could help lower your “bad” cholesterol.
Ms Toyn said: “By opting for oils high in unsaturated fats, such as vegetable and seed oils e.g., rapeseed and olive oil, this could help to reduce your LDL cholesterol.”
Heart UK adds that other oil types that could be helpful are sunflower, corn and nut oils.