[ravingnutter]

I've got the same question. I just got my annual test results back and they recommended a low cholesterol diet. I just laughed...I have been on one for the last several years, as hubby has to be on one. I also exercise, so what's a person to do? I know hubby's has been determined to be a genetic blood disease, he is on 3 different types of cholesterol meds and his is still higher than it should be.

[Pessimist]

I honestly think the goal is to get everyone on cholesterol medication. That means huge bucks for big Pharma, so its natural they would "encourage" it.

When they lowered the "reccomended" allowable serum cholesterol figures a couple of years ago, they immediately "created" a whole new batch of people who now needed life long medication.

[Gingersnap]

If you forget about cutting fats (except trans fats) and instead cut back on sugars and starch, your blood lipid profile will improve dramatically in about a month.

We did this with my husband and the doctor reran the blood work because it was "too good".

Make it a habit to only eat a lot of starch at dinner and limit sugary stuff (including fruit but excluding berries)to once or twice a week. You will be amazed.

[Colorado Buckeye]

I also exercise, so what's a person to do?

Start by reading this thread.