High cholesterol could be lowered with a certain type of milk

Similar in its fat and protein content as semi-skimmed milk, Taylor recommended opting for an “unsweetened type”.

Coconut milk

High in saturated fat, Taylor warned: “Use it sparingly.” Better alternatives include drinking coconut drinks labelled as a “milk alternative”.

“These can be rice milk flavoured with coconut flesh, or coconut milk mixed with water or coconut water,” Taylor explained.

“They taste of coconut but contain much less saturated fat, and are nutritionally similar to low-fat milk in fat and calorie content.”