High Cholesterol

Also indexed as:Cholesterol (High), Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hypoalphalipoproteinemia, Low HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol Damage, HDL Cholesterol Damage
Take control of your cholesterol to lower your heart disease risk. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

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Add some olive oil Replacing foods high in trans and saturated fats with foods rich in high-quality polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, like those in fish, nuts and seeds, and olive oil, can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Avoid sugar Including specific foods and beverages, such as soy foods, nuts and seeds, fish, garlic, coffee, and alcohol, in your regular diet may improve cholesterol and other lipid levels.
Balance your fats with polyunsaturated fatsReplacing foods high in trans and saturated fats with foods rich in high-quality polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, like those in fish, nuts and seeds, and olive oil, can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Curb the carbsLow-carbohydrate diets appear to slightly increase LDL-cholesterol levels but have positive impacts on HDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is unclear how these effects influence cardiovascular outcomes.
Do the DASHThe DASH eating pattern has been shown to lower LDL-cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Eat your veggiesVegetarian diets are generally rich in soluble fiber, phytosterols, and soy protein, all of which have been shown to lower LDL-cholesterol levels.
Fight cholesterol 'mano a mono'Replacing foods high in trans and saturated fats with foods rich in high-quality polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, like those in fish, nuts and seeds, and olive oil, can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Get your garlicIncluding specific foods and beverages, such as soy foods, nuts and seeds, fish, garlic, coffee, and alcohol, in your regular diet may improve cholesterol and other lipid levels.
Go nutsIncluding specific foods and beverages, such as soy foods, nuts and seeds, fish, garlic, coffee, and alcohol, in your regular diet may improve cholesterol and other lipid levels.
Less turf, more surfIncluding specific foods and beverages, such as soy foods, nuts and seeds, fish, garlic, coffee, and alcohol, in your regular diet may improve cholesterol and other lipid levels.
Make Mediterranean mealsA Mediterranean-style diet has been associated with lower cholesterol levels and better cardiovascular, metabolic, and overall health.
Manage your portfolioThe portfolio diet emphasizes four dietary components that lower cholesterol levels: phytosterols, viscous soluble fiber, soy protein, and nuts. Some research suggests this diet can be as effective as a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug.
Reduce risk with fiberEating fiber-rich foods like whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables can help reduce cholesterol levels.
Replace meat with soyIncluding specific foods and beverages, such as soy foods, nuts and seeds, fish, garlic, coffee, and alcohol, in your regular diet may improve cholesterol and other lipid levels.
Seed changeIncluding specific foods and beverages, such as soy foods, nuts and seeds, fish, garlic, coffee, and alcohol, in your regular diet may improve cholesterol and other lipid levels.
Try veganVegan diets are generally rich in soluble fiber, phytosterols, and soy protein, all of which have been shown to lower LDL-cholesterol levels.
Choose coffee carefullyIncluding specific foods and beverages, such as soy foods, nuts and seeds, fish, garlic, coffee, and alcohol, in your regular diet may improve cholesterol and other lipid levels.
Enjoy a drinkIncluding specific foods and beverages, such as soy foods, nuts and seeds, fish, garlic, coffee, and alcohol, in your regular diet may improve cholesterol and other lipid levels.
Focus on healthy fats, not dietary cholesterolReplacing foods high in trans and saturated fats with those rich in high-quality fats, like omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated and omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acids, can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Avoid saturated fatsReplacing foods high in trans and saturated fats with foods rich in high-quality polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, like those in fish, nuts and seeds, and olive oil, can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Pass on the trans fatReplacing foods high in trans and saturated fats with foods rich in high-quality polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, like those in fish, nuts and seeds, and olive oil, can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiovascular risk.

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