Eat more soluble fiber: oats, beans, lentils, apples, citrus, barley
Choose unsaturated fats: olive oil, canola oil, nuts, seeds, avocado
Replace saturated fats: limit butter, cheese, fatty meats, coconut oil, palm oil
Avoid trans fats: check labels for partially hydrogenated oils
Eat more fatty fish: salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout
Increase physical activity: aim for regular aerobic exercise
Lose excess weight if needed
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol
Choose whole grains instead of refined grains
Eat more vegetables and fruits
Use plant sterols or stanols if recommended
Reduce intake of processed and fried foods
Manage stress
Get enough sleep
Follow prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication if advised by a doctor
Monitor cholesterol levels regularly