Eat more soluble fiber: oats, barley, beans, lentils, apples, citrus, psyllium
Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats: olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds
Avoid trans fats and limit fried, packaged, and ultra-processed foods
Choose lean proteins: fish, skinless poultry, legumes, tofu
Eat fatty fish regularly: salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout
Increase plant sterols and stanols from fortified foods
Reduce refined carbohydrates and added sugars
Lose excess weight if needed
Exercise regularly
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol
Manage stress
Improve sleep
Use nuts as a regular snack in moderate portions
Choose whole grains instead of refined grains
Read nutrition labels and avoid high-cholesterol, high-saturated-fat foods
Consider psyllium supplements
Consider omega-3 intake if triglycerides are high
Get regular cholesterol checks
Work with a healthcare professional on a heart-healthy diet plan