Cholesterol is transported around your body in the blood attached to a protein. This fat-protein combination is called a lipoprotein. Lipoproteins can be high density (HDL), low density (LDL) or very low density (VLDL), depending on how much protein there is in relation to fat.
In the UK, the following guides are used for your Total Cholesterol level.
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Ideal cholesterol level
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less than 5mmol/l
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| Mildly high cholesterol level |
5 to 6.4mmol/l |
| Moderately high cholesterol level |
6.5 to 7.8mmol/l |
| Very high cholesterol level |
above 7.8mmol/l |
Healthy eating can reduce blood cholesterol levels
- Cut down on fats, especially animal (saturated) fat.
- Use unsaturated (vegetable) fats but remember to use small amounts.
- Increase dietary fibre such as wholemeal bread, pasta, rice, fruit, veg, oats and pulses.
- Eat oily fish (sardines, tuna, salmon,) at least twice a week.
If you need to reduce your weight, cut down on sugary foods such as sweets, cakes, chocolates and fizzy drinks.
Choose low-sugar alternatives instead.
How can an Eatatease Dietitian help?
An Eatatease Dietitian can you to learn how planning your diet can lower your Cholesterol level.
Eatatease offers you help and support with meal ideas, advice on how to read labels and how to consider meal plans so that you can start making the right choices.
Get PERSONALLY tailored diet advice about cholesterol in your diet from one of our registered dietitians!
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