Eat less saturated fat
Avoid trans fats
Replace butter with olive oil or canola oil
Choose lean meats and skinless poultry
Eat more soluble fiber
Add oats, barley, beans, lentils, apples, and citrus
Eat nuts in small portions
Eat fatty fish like salmon, sardines, or mackerel
Cut back on fried and processed foods
Limit full-fat dairy
Lose excess weight
Exercise regularly
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol
Ask a doctor about cholesterol-lowering medication
Get your cholesterol checked regularly