Eat more soluble fiber
Choose whole grains
Increase fruits and vegetables
Eat legumes regularly
Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats
Use olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados
Eat fatty fish
Limit red meat
Avoid trans fats
Reduce fried and processed foods
Choose low-fat or nonfat dairy
Lose excess weight
Exercise regularly
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol
Manage stress
Get enough sleep
Follow your doctor’s treatment plan
Take prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication
Get cholesterol levels checked regularly