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