
Cholesterol: is it really as bad as people say?
Content-Team SWICA

To maintain a healthy balance, it's important to monitor your LDL cholesterol. A well-balanced diet that is rich in fibre, healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids can help lower your LDL cholesterol. Foods such as whole grains, nuts, avocado and fatty fish are good options. You should, however, only consume small amounts of foods with a lot of fatty acids as they can raise your LDL cholesterol. Consumption should therefore be moderate for:
- Red meat (2-3 times a week only), sausages (once a week only)
- Fried food
- Trans-fatty acids (industrially produced fats that are mainly used for fast food and sweets)

It is however essential to highlight that there are differences between individuals. Some people tend to be more sensitive to cholesterol in their diet than others. That's why it's advisable to get a health check-up from time to time, and to consult with a medical professional or nutrition expert to get the best recommendations for your own health.
A healthy diet promotes wellbeing
A varied and balanced diet makes a big difference to your wellbeing, and can boost your health in the long term. As a holistic healthcare organisation, SWICA puts the health of its customers at the forefront rather than focusing on illness. For this reason, SWICA customers benefit from attractive prevention contributions of up to 900 francs per year and a wide range of health offers related to nutrition.For SWICA customers: santé24 and Benecura
In the event of further health-related questions, SWICA customers can contact the santé24 online practice free of charge on +41 44 404 86 86. A telemedicine practice licence allows santé24 physicians to provide additional medical services in cases that are suited to a telemedicine approach.
SWICA customers can also use the Benecura medical app to carry out a digital SymptomCheck and receive recommendations about what to do next. During a subsequent phone call with santé24, customers can decide for themselves whether to release their information from SymptomCheck to santé24.