From a dietary standpoint, the best way to lower your cholesterol is to reduce your intake of saturated fat and trans fat. 

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A heart-healthy diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish, nuts, and nontropical vegetable oils while limiting red and processed meats, sodium, and sugar-sweetened foods and beverages. Hayley Cimring dissects this topic with Yolanda Maartens in the podcast below.

Heart Mark Programme

The Heart Mark endorsement programme is part of ongoing efforts by the HSFSA to reduce the number of deaths in South Africa from preventable heart disease and stroke. The endorsement programme forms part of a health-enabling environment offering consumers a tool that makes choosing healthier foods easier. Our market research shows that 8 in 10 (or 77%) of consumers instantly recognise the Heart Mark logo, these consumers associate the logo with healthy eating and a sense of credibility.

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