Risk of circulatory problems and thrombosis due to high cholesterol - the risk of stroke also increases. A healthy diet with little saturated fat in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, olive oil and fish lowers high cholesterol.

If you like drinking coffee, prefer the filtered variety instead of unfiltered coffee. filtered coffee can increase LDL cholesterol levels in the blood. If the cholesterol deposits detach from the vessel walls, thromBosis can occur. If this happens in the carotid artery or coronary arteries there is a risk of a stroke or heart attack.