Eat more soluble fiber: oats, barley, beans, lentils, apples, citrus, psyllium
Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats: olive oil, canola 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: brisk walking, cycling, swimming, strength training
Lose excess body weight if overweight
Stop smoking
Limit refined carbohydrates and added sugars
Limit alcohol intake
Eat more nuts, seeds, and plant-based foods
Use plant sterols and stanols if appropriate
Manage diabetes and blood sugar
Improve sleep quality
Reduce stress
Take prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications if recommended by a clinician
Get regular lipid checks and follow up with a healthcare professional