Another great tool in combating saturated fats is the Internet. On this page we have assembled a list of 10 other useful websites with helpful information on all aspects of healthy living, including recipe ideas, exercise plans and more detailed information on sat fats.
H•E•A•R•T UK
H•E•A•R•T UK is a national charity for patients and their families, which combines the rich skills of research scientists and the caring and knowledgeable attention of doctors, nurses and dietitians, in order to support all those at risk of inherited high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
http://www.heartuk.org.uk/
British Heart Foundation
As the nation's heart charity, the British Heart Foundation focuses on investing in pioneering research, supporting and caring for heart patients and providing vital information to help people reduce their own risk of dying prematurely from a heart or circulatory related illness. They also produce publications, videos and other materials for health professionals.
http://www.bhf.org.uk/
Food Standards Agency
Under the Food Standards Act, the Food Standards Agency is charged with protecting consumer interests in relation to food safety and standards. The Agency is entitled to make public the advice that it gives to Government ministers. You can find the latest government bills, testings and the results on this site.
http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/
World Heart Federation
The WHF's mission is to help people achieve a longer and better life through the prevention and control of heart disease and strokes. Their website is full of useful information on heart health, as well as news of upcoming events showcasing the latest scientific breakthroughs, and publications like their bi-monthly e-newsletter, 'Heart Beat'.
http://www.world-heart-federation.org/
The British Dietetic Association
The BDA is the professional association for dietitians. It aims to advance the science and practice of dietetics whilst promoting training advice and education in the science and practice of general health. The site has useful food facts to download including eating for a healthy heart, understanding the food label and getting the right balance of fat.
http://www.bda.uk.com/
Net doctor
Net Doctor.co.uk is the UK's leading independent health website and is an online collaboration between committed doctors, healthcare professionals, information specialists and patients who base all medical advice on quality-assessed and evidence based information.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/
BBC Health
BBC Health is a magazine-styled health website with everything you could need regarding Health and Wellbeing issues across age, sex and gender. Topical Health discussions from leading nutritionists, doctors and patients updated regularly, with the opportunity to post questions online.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health
British Nutrition Foundation
The BNF is a charitable organisation promoting eating through knowledge and advice. This site provides healthy eating information, resources for schools, news items, recipes and details of the work the organisation undertakes around the UK and the EU. The foundation works in partnership with academic and research institutes, the food industry, educators and the government.
http://www.nutrition.org.uk
Department of health
The Department of Health website is constantly being updated with policy publications, consultations, guidance documents and research reports, as well as bulletins, speeches and press releases and information on health issues.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/
Flora website
Dedicated to lowering cholesterol and helping you maintain a healthy heart, the Flora website has information on all aspects of healthy living, from advice on giving up smoking to taking more exercise and dealing with stress, and has expert tips on fats, margarines and heart healthy recipes.
http://www.florahearts.co.uk/
