Eat more soluble fiber
Choose oats, barley, beans, lentils, fruits, and vegetables
Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats
Use olive oil, avocado oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish
Limit butter, cheese, cream, fatty meats, and processed meats
Avoid trans fats
Reduce fried foods and packaged baked goods
Eat plant sterols or stanols
Choose lean proteins
Eat more fish rich in omega-3s
Reduce refined carbohydrates and added sugars
Lose excess body weight
Exercise regularly
Do aerobic activity most days
Add strength training weekly
Stop smoking
Limit alcohol
Manage stress
Sleep 7–9 hours per night
Check cholesterol levels regularly
Take prescribed cholesterol medication as directed
Discuss statins or other LDL-lowering medications with a healthcare professional