You may have heard cholesterol-lowering foods frequently discussed in terms of a healthy, balanced diet. However, don't worry if you've found yourself scratching your head as to what this means in terms of your heart, because fortunately the topic can be boiled down to an easy-to-digest science lesson.
The key thing to know is that there are two types - LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called 'bad' cholesterol, and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) - or 'good' - cholesterol. We need a small amount of cholesterol for our bodies to function properly, but too much can increase your risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack.
