About this session
Cholesterol advice can quickly become confusing. People may be told to avoid eggs, eat more oats, switch cooking oils, buy cholesterol-lowering products or remove every food containing fat without understanding which changes are likely to matter most.
Food can support cholesterol management in several connected ways.
Replacing some foods higher in saturated fat with foods containing more unsaturated fat can help support lower LDL cholesterol, while soluble fiber from foods such as oats, barley, beans and lentils can reduce cholesterol absorption in the digestive system.
Plant sterols and stanols can also reduce cholesterol absorption, although fortified products are optional rather than essential for everyone.
This practical session brings those ideas together within one realistic eating pattern.
Participants explore cooking fats, protein choices, dairy foods, whole grains, beans, fruit, vegetables, snacks, packaged products and workplace meals without being expected to follow a rigid cholesterol-lowering diet.
What your people take away
- Understand how food choices can influence LDL cholesterol and wider heart health
- Recognize common sources of saturated fat and make practical replacement choices
- Use oats, barley, beans, lentils and other fiber-rich foods more regularly
- Understand plant sterols, stanols and cholesterol-related product claims
- Create a realistic cholesterol-supportive eating plan for ordinary working days
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Understand What Matters MostA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Understand What Matters Most: know what LDL cholesterol means, focus on saturated-fat replacement and choose more unsaturated-fat sources.
- Know what LDL cholesterol means
- Focus on saturated-fat replacement
- Choose more unsaturated-fat sources
Covers 3 of 4 points in Understand What Matters Most.
60 minutes
A clear introduction to LDL cholesterol, saturated-fat replacement, unsaturated fats and the difference between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol.
- Module 1: Understand What Matters Most
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Understand What Matters Most.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus practical ways to use soluble fiber, whole grains, beans, lentils, varied proteins and familiar meals.
- Module 1: Understand What Matters Most
- Module 2: Build Cholesterol-Supportive Meals
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Understand What Matters Most and Build Cholesterol-Supportive Meals.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Full exploration of cholesterol-supportive eating, saturated-fat replacement, soluble fiber, plant sterols and stanols, food labels and realistic workday choices.
- Module 1: Understand What Matters Most
- Module 2: Build Cholesterol-Supportive Meals
- Module 3: Understand Products, Claims and Specialist Options
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Understand What Matters Most
Every length- Know what LDL cholesterol meansLDL carries cholesterol through the bloodstream, and persistently high levels can contribute to fatty deposits within artery walls.
- Focus on saturated-fat replacementFoods such as butter, ghee, fatty meats, processed meats, full-fat dairy products, coconut oil and palm oil can contribute significant saturated fat.
- Choose more unsaturated-fat sourcesMany plant oils, nuts, seeds, avocado and fish provide more monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat.
- Separate food cholesterol from blood cholesterolSome foods naturally contain cholesterol, but dietary cholesterol and cholesterol circulating in the blood are not the same thing.
Build Cholesterol-Supportive Meals
90 minutes and longer- Add soluble fiber at breakfastOats, oat bran, fruit and some higher-fiber cereals can make breakfast a useful place to support cholesterol management.
- Use beans, lentils and barley more oftenBeans, lentils, peas and barley provide soluble fiber and can be included in soups, curries, stews, salads, wraps, sauces and grain dishes.
- Vary protein across the weekProtein can come from beans, lentils, tofu, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy foods, meat, nuts and seeds.
- Improve familiar meals rather than replacing themA sandwich, ready meal, curry, pasta dish or takeout order can often be adjusted through the protein, cooking fat, sauce, vegetables or wholegrain component.
Understand Products, Claims and Specialist Options
3 hours and longer- Understand plant sterols and stanolsPlant sterols and stanols are naturally occurring substances that can reduce the absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract.
- See fortified products as optionalPlant-sterol or stanol products may provide an additional cholesterol-lowering option for some people, but they are not essential to a generally heart-supportive eating pattern.
- Read the whole product labelA product may promote fiber, plant sterols, whole grains or healthy fats while also containing substantial saturated fat, sodium or added sugar.
- Build one change that can continueTrying to replace every cooking fat, breakfast, lunch, snack and evening meal at once can make the plan collapse quickly.
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Eating to Support Healthy Cholesterol
How long is Eating to Support Healthy Cholesterol?
Eating to Support Healthy Cholesterol runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Understand What Matters Most: know what LDL cholesterol means, focus on saturated-fat replacement and choose more unsaturated-fat sources. A 60-minute session covers Understand What Matters Most in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Build Cholesterol-Supportive Meals. A 3-hour session adds Understand Products, Claims and Specialist Options. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Eating to Support Healthy Cholesterol be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Eating to Support Healthy Cholesterol?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Eating to Support Healthy Cholesterol to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.