Eat more soluble fiber: oats, barley, beans, lentils, apples, citrus
Choose unsaturated fats: olive oil, canola oil, nuts, seeds, avocado
Replace saturated fats: butter, cheese, fatty meats, coconut oil
Avoid trans fats: fried foods, packaged baked goods, margarine with partially hydrogenated oils
Eat more fatty fish: salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout
Increase plant foods: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes
Choose lean proteins: skinless poultry, fish, tofu, beans
Limit processed meats: bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli meats
Reduce refined carbs and added sugars: soda, sweets, white bread, pastries
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise regularly: brisk walking, cycling, swimming, strength training
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol
Use nuts as snacks instead of chips or sweets
Try plant sterols and stanols from fortified foods
Cook at home more often
Read nutrition labels for saturated fat, trans fat, and fiber
Manage stress
Sleep enough each night
Get regular cholesterol checks