i have to lower my cholesterol - how ?

[southeastastra]

it was 5.9 and dr says i have to lower it, i am getting rather fat round the middle.

Cut down on the amount of saturated fat in your diet.
Stop smoking, cut down on your alcohol intake.
Increase the amount of fruit,veg and things like oats and pulses.
Take some form of regular exercise.
have a look here
HTH

agree with stanausaurus. also eat more oily fish if you don't already.

I'd add... get yourself down to a healthy weight. High cholesterol levels and being overweight often go hand in hand.

Oats are great so porridge every morning.
Almonds are good too so have a few as a snack.
Use those Benecol type products - they are supposed to work.