Eat a diet rich in soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, lentils, chia, flax, fruits like apples and citrus)
Choose healthier fats (olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds) and replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats
Limit saturated fat (fatty cuts of meat, butter, cheese, cream, coconut oil, palm oil)
Avoid trans fats (partially hydrogenated oils in some processed and fried foods)
Reduce dietary cholesterol sources if applicable (organ meats, some shellfish), while prioritizing overall fat quality
Increase omega-3–rich foods (fatty fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel) for triglycerides support
Limit refined carbohydrates and added sugars (white bread, pastries, sugary drinks) to help overall lipid profile
Maintain a healthy weight; lose weight if overweight
Exercise regularly (at least 150 minutes/week of moderate activity plus strength training)
Stop smoking
Limit or avoid alcohol if triglycerides are elevated
Manage blood sugar if you have diabetes or prediabetes
Consider plant sterols/stanols (fortified foods or supplements) if appropriate
Discuss medication options with a clinician if needed (statins; ezetimibe; bile acid sequestrants; PCSK9 inhibitors; bempedoic acid)