Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 80% of all deaths in the Sultanate of Oman [1] and 36% of all deaths are from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) [2]. Excess consumption of high-fat foods can increase blood cholesterol and triglycerides. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diets with ≤10% of total energy intake (i.e., calories) derived from saturated and trans fats help reduce cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular diseases [3]. Furthermore, replacing saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fatty acids and carbohydrates lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of all-cause mortality [3]. According to the Sultanate of Oman’s 2017 STEPS survey, 36% of adults >18 years of age had high cholesterol, with higher rates found in women (40%) than men (32%)
