from February until November, with tomatoes grown outdoors between July and October. Why? Tomatoes are tasty, low in calories, and contain virtually no fat and no cholesterol.Tomatoes are also an excellent source of Vitamins A, C and E, and contain

. I alone would benefit from the emotional journey I had taken but thanks to HEART UK and the people who donated to my fund-raising, people will be helped and the dangers of cholesterol and the importance of healthy living will be promoted, ensuring

with carbohydrates can speed your recovery. Calories: 80kcal per cheesePorridge Why it’s good: Studies show that a bowl of porridge helps lower cholesterol. Porridge will also fill you with plenty of carbohydrates to boost energy and alertness. When it’s good

, not for the competitive element, but for health reasons – either to improve their overall fitness, lose weight or reduce cholesterol. It’s important to start out slowly, so your initial aim might be as simple as going for a run. Your first few steps can often seem

of total calories coming from fat and you will certainly be missing out on the good fats found in vegetable oils, seeds, nuts and oily fish. These fats assist vitamin absorption, lower blood cholesterol, control blood pressure and help regulate your

prevent maladies ranging from high blood pressure and cholesterol to diabetes, impotence and even cancer. Avoid time away from your trainers by including garlic in your diet - research also suggests that people who eat plenty of garlic brush off coughs

, whether you’re feeling pain or not. Building planned rest days into your programme can both motivate you and help to keep you injury-free.More about injury basics... For The Health Of ItRunning does wonders for your body. It boosts ‘good’ HDL cholesterol

– hence the saying ‘it sticks to your ribs’. Oats have also been shown to lower blood cholesterol.Raisin The BarSprinkle raisins into yoghurt, on your cereal or just snack on them throughout the day, as they are a fantastic energy snack. Four tablespoons

type of fibre that helps maintain healthy gut flora and lower cholesterol levels. Peas are a good source of protein and carbohydrate, which is released slowly for sustained energy. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,4 shallots, chopped

, by catching the running bug... "I left my GP’s surgery knowing that if I didn’t change my lifestyle I wouldn’t be around to see my children follow their dreams. I was seven stone overweight, with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a