Eat more soluble fiber: oats, barley, beans, lentils, chia, flax, apples, citrus
Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats: olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, fatty fish
Avoid trans fats
Cut back on red meat, processed meat, butter, cheese, cream, full-fat dairy, coconut oil, palm oil
Choose lean proteins: fish, skinless poultry, tofu, tempeh, legumes
Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes
Use nuts as snacks in place of chips, pastries, and sweets
Limit refined carbohydrates and added sugars
Exercise regularly: brisk walking, cycling, swimming, or similar
Aim for weight loss if overweight
Stop smoking
Limit alcohol
Manage blood pressure and blood sugar
Get enough sleep
Reduce stress
Take prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication as directed
Recheck lipid levels with your clinician after lifestyle changes