Best crackers for high cholesterol: 16 brands ranked
16 popular US and UK crackers and crispbreads ranked by saturated fat per 30g, from Ryvita to Ritz, with which ones are wholegrain.
Best cereal for high cholesterol: 17 brands ranked
17 popular US and UK breakfast cereals ranked by saturated fat per bowl, with the fibre and oats that make the bigger difference.
Best plant milk for high cholesterol: 19 brands ranked
19 soya, oat, almond and coconut drinks from the US and UK ranked by saturated fat per cup, with which ones have added sugar.
Lowest saturated fat cheese: 20 cheeses ranked
Most cheese is high in saturated fat. 20 popular US and UK cheeses ranked per 30g, from light soft cheese to cheddar, with portion tips.
What cake can you eat with high cholesterol? Baking swaps and 3 recipes
Saturated fat per slice for 14 cakes and bakes, swaps for butter, cream and egg yolks, and an olive oil lemon cake, banana oat loaf and apple traybake.
Low-cholesterol lunch ideas: 13 easy lunches and 3 recipes
Sandwiches, soup, salads and jacket potatoes with saturated fat for each, plus a bean soup, chickpea sandwich and sardines on toast.
Familial hypercholesterolemia: signs, testing and what to do
Inherited high LDL affects about 1 in 250 people. The Simon Broome and Dutch criteria in plain English, family testing, why diet alone isn't enough, and how to get tested.
What to eat on statins (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin)
Diet still lowers LDL on a statin. The grapefruit rules for each statin from the FDA labels, BNF and NHS, plus alcohol, supplements to check, and the evidence on muscle aches and CoQ10.
How to get your cholesterol from 6 to 5 mmol/L
A 17% drop, from 232 to 193 mg/dL. How much each food change lowers cholesterol, a plan that can add up to 1 mmol/L, how long it takes, and when NICE suggests a statin.
High triglycerides: what to eat and what to cut
Alcohol, added sugar and refined carbs come first; a 5 to 10% weight loss alone lowers triglycerides by 20 to 30%. The 2026 and NICE thresholds, and omega-3 from food vs icosapent ethyl.
Does Cronometer track cholesterol?
Yes, both the cholesterol in your food and your blood test results. What the free version covers, what needs Gold, and how to set it up.
Does Lose It track cholesterol?
It tracks the cholesterol in your food, but goals are a Premium feature and there's no place for your blood test results.
Does Apple Health track cholesterol?
It stores the cholesterol in your food and can show lab results your doctor sends, but you can't type in your own LDL or HDL.
Cronometer vs Heart Tracker for lowering cholesterol
Cronometer wins on nutrient detail and platforms; Heart Tracker puts your lab results next to your meals for free. An honest look at which to choose.
Best ice cream for high cholesterol: 15 brands ranked
15 popular US and UK ice creams ranked by saturated fat per 2/3 cup, from Halo Top to Häagen-Dazs, using their label data.
Best chocolate bars for high cholesterol: 16 bars ranked
16 popular US and UK chocolate bars ranked by saturated fat per bar, from Snickers to Bounty, using their label data.
Best peanut butter for high cholesterol: 14 brands ranked
14 popular US and UK peanut butters ranked by saturated fat per 2 tablespoons, from Pip & Nut to Jif, using their label data.
Low-cholesterol breakfast ideas: 14 easy options and 3 recipes
Porridge, beans on toast, smoked salmon and egg-white omelettes, with saturated fat for every idea and three simple recipes.
Easy low-cholesterol dinners: 9 meal ideas and 3 recipes
A salmon traybake, red lentil dal and chicken stir-fry with nutrition per serving, plus six more quick meals with saturated fat for each.
New cholesterol guidelines 2026: what changed and what it means for you
The 2026 US cholesterol guideline in plain English: LDL goals are back, a new PREVENT risk score, and an Lp(a) test for every adult.
How long does it take to lower cholesterol with diet?
LDL starts falling within weeks of a diet change. Realistic timelines, how much each change lowers LDL, and when to re-test.
LDL high but HDL good: what does it mean?
Why a good HDL doesn't cancel out a high LDL, what non-HDL and ratios tell you, and when to ask about ApoB and Lp(a).
Lp(a): the inherited cholesterol test every adult should get once
What Lp(a) is, the 2026 once-per-adult recommendation, the 125 and 250 nmol/L thresholds, and how to ask for the test in the US and UK.
The Portfolio Diet: a complete guide to lowering LDL with food
Plant sterols, viscous fibre, soy and plant protein, and nuts: the four food groups that lowered LDL by about 13 to 17% in trials, with daily amounts and a sample day.
The protein trend: Does eating more really lower cholesterol?
High-protein products are everywhere, but swapping saturated fats for plant proteins is what truly protects your heart.
Low-cholesterol snacks: 20 easy ideas and 3 recipes
What to reach for between meals when you're lowering your LDL, with saturated fat for every idea and three simple recipes.
Can you eat chocolate with high cholesterol?
Yes, in small amounts. How dark, milk and white chocolate compare, what the research on cocoa shows, and two heart-friendly recipes.
Is ice cream bad for high cholesterol?
How ice cream, frozen yoghurt, sorbet and dairy-free options compare on saturated fat, plus three easy frozen desserts to make at home.
How many eggs a day can you eat with high cholesterol?
What the American Heart Association says about eggs, who should be more careful, and why what you eat with your eggs matters more.
Foods that lower cholesterol: 100 easy swaps
100 simple swaps for every meal, and why each one helps lower your LDL cholesterol.
How to read your cholesterol test results
Every number on your lipid panel explained, with healthy ranges by age in mg/dL and mmol/L and the questions to ask your doctor next.
The best cholesterol tracking apps for iPhone (2026)
Which apps actually log your LDL, HDL and triglycerides, which also track the food that moves them, and what each one costs.
Does MyFitnessPal track cholesterol?
It can show the cholesterol in some foods, but it can't track your blood cholesterol. Here's what that means and what to use instead.
Heart-healthy desserts for high cholesterol
Three easy recipes, smart swaps and practical strategies for enjoying sweet treats while you lower your LDL.
What to do when your doctor says your cholesterol is high
Find out what your result means for your heart risk, then use the next 30 days well: a week-by-week action plan, the questions to ask, and when to retest.
How to get your heart rate up without ever stepping foot in a gym
You do not need weights, treadmills, or spandex to elevate your pulse and build real cardiovascular fitness.
Can't diet, won't diet - Drop the cholesterol without the stress!
Forget boring diets because shedding a little bit of weight can give your blood lipids a surprisingly fun and fresh reset.
Compounding Interest: Keeping Your Heart Healthy for Life
The secret to permanent heart health isn't a radical diet — it's the same concept that builds immense financial wealth
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Diet and lifestyle changes backed by research that can meaningfully move your LDL and HDL numbers — no medication required (though sometimes it's still needed).
Calorie Counting 101
The basics of calorie counting: how it works, common mistakes, and how to make it sustainable instead of miserable.
MyFitnessPal vs Heart Tracker: Which Should You Use?
An honest look at how the two apps differ — pricing, privacy, cholesterol tracking, and what each is actually built for.
Best Smart Scales That Sync With Apple Health (2026)
Our picks for iPhone users, from Withings to budget options, plus how to use your scale's data in any app through Apple Health.
How to Track Macros (Without Overcomplicating It)
A simple framework for setting and tracking protein, carb, and fat targets — and why macros often matter more than calories alone.
Social Eating & Dining Out Without the Heartburn
True health is built on social connection and joy, not isolation — here's how to navigate any restaurant or gathering
Navigating the Grocery Store: How to Read a Heart-Healthy Label
The front of the package is marketing; the back is reality — here's a four-step clinical inspection checklist
Can stress raise your cholesterol?
Yes, a little, and mostly indirectly. What studies show about stress, shift work and cholesterol, how cortisol is connected, and what actually helps.
The Metabolic Connection: Weight, Waistlines, and Lipids
When it comes to cholesterol, where your body stores fat matters far more than how much you weigh
How to raise HDL cholesterol (what actually works)
Exercise, quitting smoking and losing excess weight raise HDL a little. Why that matters less than you'd think, and what to focus on instead.
Best oils and fats for high cholesterol
Olive, rapeseed, butter, coconut oil, ghee and spreads compared by saturated fat per tablespoon, with what the guidelines say about each.
Soluble fibre and cholesterol: how much you need and the best sources
How much soluble fibre lowers LDL, how much it lowers it by, and the foods that get you there, from oats and beans to psyllium.
How much saturated fat per day with high cholesterol?
Under 13g a day on 2,000 calories by AHA guidance, and no more than 20g (women) or 30g (men) in the UK. How to find your number and where saturated fat hides.
Why did my LDL go up on keto?
Keto swaps carbs for fat, often saturated fat, and some people's LDL climbs steeply. Lean mass hyper-responders, what the 2026 guideline says, and how to bring LDL down.
The Fuel Log: Why Tracking What You Eat Changes How You Eat
Food logging isn't dietary punishment — it's a powerful psychological tool that transforms mindless eating into intentional health
Cholesterol 101: Demystifying the Numbers
Your body couldn't survive without cholesterol — here's what your lab results are really telling you