How do I lower my cholesterol through diet alone?

To lower cholesterol through diet, focus on reducing saturated fats found in red meat, full-fat dairy, and processed foods, as these raise LDL cholesterol. Replace them with healthier unsaturated fats from olive oil, avocados, nuts, and fatty fish like salmon. Eliminate trans fats entirely by avoiding partially hydrogenated oils in packaged snacks and fried foods. Increase soluble fiber intake through oats, beans, lentils, apples, and barley, as it binds cholesterol in the digestive tract and removes it. Add plant sterols found in fortified foods, and eat more vegetables and whole grains. Reducing dietary cholesterol from egg yolks and organ meats can help some people. These changes combined can lower LDL by 20 to 30 percent in consistent practice.