Eat more soluble fiber: oats, beans, lentils, apples, citrus, psyllium
Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats: olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado
Avoid trans fats
Choose lean proteins: fish, skinless poultry, legumes, tofu
Eat fatty fish regularly: salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout
Increase physical activity
Lose excess weight if needed
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol
Reduce intake of processed foods, fried foods, and baked goods
Choose whole grains instead of refined grains
Eat more vegetables and fruits
Use plant sterols or stanols
Manage stress
Get enough sleep
Follow prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication if recommended by a doctor
Recheck cholesterol levels regularly