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sterols can lower cholesterol levels
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Cholesterol – Can be Controlled
Plant sterols are found naturally in plant foods including sunflower and canola seeds, vegetable oils and (in smaller amounts) in nuts, legumes, cereals, fruit and vegetables.
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Cholesterol is essential
Two types of cholesterol
Safe blood cholesterol levels
Effects of high cholesterol levels
You do not need cholesterol in your diet
Foods that contain cholesterol
How to avoid saturated fats
Diet tips to help reduce your cholesterol
Lifestyle tips to help reduce your cholesterol
Don't cut out all dairy foods
You don't need to avoid eggs and seafood
Foods that may lower cholesterol levels
Plant sterols can lower cholesterol levels
Medication may be needed
Things to remember