9 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your High Cholesterol

4. Eat a high fiber diet

Soluble fiber can reduce low-density lipid cholesterol, aka the LDL or “bad cholesterol, your doctor keeps warning you about. “Choose foods that are high in fiber, such as whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts,” suggests Dr. Brinton. The Mayo Clinic recommends aiming for five to ten grams daily.

Fortunately, foods high in soluble fiber are not hard to find, says Marisa Moore, RDN, adjunct professor at Georgia State University and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Consider adding beans, avocado, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, oranges, apples and Brussels sprouts to your diet.