02 DOCTOR’S ORDERS: EAT BETTER

Load up on whole foods rather than processed ones and you’ll naturally consume more fibre. And for reducing your cholesterol, fibre has superpowers (try to aim for around 38g a day). If all this healthy eating helps you lose weight, great. Shedding 5% to 10% of your body weight can significantly improve your cholesterol.

MERCER’S MOVE: KITCHEN CREATIVITY

Mercer cut back on eating out and made more stir-fries at home. ‘Lots of veggies, mise en place prep work, then high heat in the wok for a bit – and you’re done!’ All that veg adds fibre, and Mercer sneaks in even more, ‘I’ll eat the stem or core of almost anything.’