Practical, up-to-date habits - eat whole foods, move regularly, sleep well, avoid tobacco and risky drinking, and build small routines you can keep.
Adopt a sustainable, whole-foods approach to lower cholesterol: prioritize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and soluble fiber, limit saturated fats and sweets, and pair diet changes with about 150 minutes a week of activity.
To lower LDL cholesterol, limit saturated fats, trans fats, fried foods, and high-fat dairy. Choose vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fatty fish, and unsaturated oils. Combine diet with exercise and medical guidance.
A modern low-fat, low-cholesterol approach focuses on fat quality, whole grains, lean or plant proteins, unsalted nuts and regular fish while keeping saturated and trans fats low.
Dietary cholesterol comes from animal products; to lower blood cholesterol focus on reducing saturated and trans fats, choosing plant-forward foods, and adding fiber-rich whole grains, beans, nuts, and healthy oils.