For decades, women have been told that cholesterol is the enemy and that cutting fat is the key to heart health.

But this oversimplified message is breaking women’s hearts - not protecting them.

🫀 Cholesterol isn’t inherently bad. It’s essential for hormone production, brain health, and cell repair — all critical for women,
especially during perimenopause and menopause.

🫀 It’s not just about total cholesterol. Inflammation, blood sugar balance, stress, nutrient status, gut health, and lifestyle factors play a far bigger role in heart disease risk than cholesterol alone.

🫀 Low-fat advice has failed women. Ultra-processed “heart-healthy diet” foods, chronic stress, under-fueling, and ignoring hormonal changes have done far more damage than eating real, nourishing fats ever could.

In this 'Heart Health Month#, let’s stop blaming cholesterol and start talking about what truly supports women’s hearts:

🐟Embrace Omega-3 fats such as fatty fish [salmon, mackerel, flaxseeds, walnuts]. Not only can help with reducing brain fog, they help reduce inflammation and protect your heart.

🥦 Eat lots of fibre rich vegetables and fruit [all dark green leafy veg, wholegrains, berries, legumes]. They support hormonal balance, as well as healthy cholesterol levels and overall heart health

🥩 Ensure you’re eating enough protein such as poultry, fish, tofu and beans. It’s essential for every part of your body, muscle health and for maintaining a healthy weight..

🥐 Cut out the sugary and starchy carbs, which will help reduce all menopause symptoms, your weight and lower your risk of heart disease.

Let’s move beyond cholesterol myths and focus on nourishing our hearts the way they truly need.