10 Natural Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Levels 

High cholesterol, especially LDL ("bad") cholesterol, increases heart disease risk. Fortunately, natural lifestyle adjustments can decrease cholesterol and enhance heart health

Eat More Soluble Fiber

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 Why it helps: To prevent cholesterol from entering the bloodstream, soluble fiber binds to it in the digestive tract. 

Move More

2

Why it helps: Regular exercise raises HDL ("good") cholesterol and lowers LDL and triglycerides.

 Choose Healthy Fats

3

  When saturated fats (found in red meat and full-fat dairy) are replaced with monounsaturated fats (found in olive oil, avocados,

 Eat More Omega-3s

4

 Why it helps: Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids that lower LDL cholesterol

 Avoid Trans Fats

5

Why it helps: Trans fats, prevalent in processed meals like margarine, boost LDL and lower HDL

 Add Plant Sterols and Stanols

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 Why it helps: Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds include plant sterols and stanols that prevent cholesterol absorption in the gut

Eat More Nuts

7

 Why it helps: Almonds and walnuts include healthful fats, fiber, and plant sterols, which reduce LDL cholesterol

Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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 Why it helps: Olive oil's monounsaturated fats and antioxidants reduce LDL cholesterol without impacting HDL