Dianne there are different foods that lower cholesterol. I read a report some time ago that inflammation of the arteries was responsible for more heart attacks than cholesterol, however it is wise to balance the cholesterol levels.

There are so many studies out there refuting studies before them; it's hard to know what the truth is. You almost have to study the studies and find out whose funding the studies...in many cases studies are done in order to bring forth findings to promote new pharmaceutical remedies.

Olive oil, lots of vegetables and flax seed oil would help. But it's best if you check out a nutritionist or check out chinese nutrition which is based on thousands of years of study. 'Healing with Whole Foods' by Paul Pitchford is a fantastic book that explains the effects on the systems within. There are alot of great books out there.

With love
Leigha