Eat more soluble fiber: oats, barley, beans, lentils, apples, citrus, psyllium
Replace saturated fats with unsaturated fats: olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado, fatty fish
Avoid trans fats and limit ultra-processed foods
Choose lean proteins: fish, skinless poultry, legumes, tofu
Increase intake of nuts, especially almonds and walnuts
Eat fatty fish 2 times per week
Use plant sterols or stanols if recommended
Lose excess weight if overweight
Exercise regularly, aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week
Quit smoking
Limit alcohol intake
Reduce refined carbohydrates and added sugars
Manage stress and sleep enough
Take prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication as directed
Follow up with regular lipid testing
Work with a healthcare professional for a personalized plan