Australian Men\'s Fitness - 09.2019

SEPTEMBER 2018 MEN’S FITNESS 37

Cholesterol cheat sheet

Get to grips with cholesterol,

the infamous artery-clogging ingredient.

Plus, how to reduce cholesterol naturally.

● Game Changers Nutrition

DON’T GO BACON
MY HEART
Limit your intake
of processed
meats, such as
bacon, salami
and sausages.
They’re full of
preservatives
and saturated fat.

EAT YER

GREENS!

Vegetables are

naturally high

in fibre and

antioxidants

and low in

calories, making

them a heart-

healthy choice.

ADD AN AVO TO

YOUR LUNCH

Avocado does

your ticker good,

thanks to its

high levels of

monounsaturated

fatty acids, which

help lower LDL

cholesterol levels.

EGG-CELLENT

NEWS

Eggs don’t have

much saturated

fat, but they do

have cholesterol

itself, dietary

cholesterol.

Eggs are fine,

in moderation.

6.1

45

30

In 2017/18, 6.1% of

all Australians (1.5

million people) had

high cholesterol.

People aged

45 and older are

encouraged to have

their cholesterol

assessed.

At least 30 minutes

of exercise five

times a week can

help raise HDL or

“good” cholesterol.