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Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers
Walnuts, almonds and other nuts
Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods
Fish and omega-3 fatty acids
Almonds and other nuts
Avocados
Olive oil
Foods with added plant sterols or stanols
Whey protein
Other changes to your diet
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Eat more fiber
Choose healthy fats
Add omega-3 foods
Pick whole grains
Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables
Try plant proteins
Limit foods that raise cholesterol
Build healthy eating habits
Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods
Fish and omega-3 fatty acids
Almonds and other nuts
Avocados
Olive oil
Foods with added plant sterols or stanols
Whey protein
Other changes to your diet
Content
Eat more fiber
Choose healthy fats
Add omega-3 foods
Pick whole grains
Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables
Try plant proteins
Limit foods that raise cholesterol
Build healthy eating habits
Build healthy eating habits
The good news is that you do not need to be perfect. Small steps can add up over time. Each healthy food or supplement may lower cholesterol only a little on its own. But using more than one together over time may have a much greater effect. You might start your day with oatmeal, use olive oil instead of butter, snack on fruit or nuts, or fill half your plate with vegetables.
In the end, your overall eating pattern matters most. Diets such as the Mediterranean style or portfolio diet can help reduce and manage cholesterol. The Mediterranean diet focuses on whole foods, healthy fats and fiber. The portfolio diet focuses on eating a wide variety of plant-based foods. These patterns are known to help lower cholesterol and support heart health.
