Good cholesterol is called HDL ( High density Lipoprotein)
Bad Cholesterol is called LDL ( Low density Lipoprotein)
You need the former but not the latter.
I don't think 6 is too bad.
There is a dispute amongst scientist whether cutting out fats lowers the cholesterol.....some say that a high fat diet lowers your cholesterol.
I don't know your medical history, but don't get "hung up" on good, bad, cholesterol and diets.
yes...try porridge......I hate the bloody stuff.