My Mother has recently been told she has high levels of bad cholesterol and so has been offered a Statin as first line care.

No dietary advice, no lifestyle advice, just statins. Of course, my immediate reaction is to try a diet change, rather than take the risk of the side effects of statins. I will not deny I was somewhat peeved that a dietary pep talk does not take place!

Anyway, any recommendations for natural ideas, foods etc that can naturally reduce bad cholesterol?