Instructions

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OATMEAL - Eat oatmeal that will fill you up and help you to lower your cholesterol. Steel cut oatmeal or whole oatmeal (grouts) are the healthiest types of oatmeal. Instant oatmeal is not very good for you and depending on what has been added into it, may be bad for you. Many instant oatmeals have high fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated oils in them, always check your labels. Instant rolled oats have been overly processed and that is why they are not as good for you as steel cut oatmeal or groats.
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SALMON - Eat plenty of salmon to keep your cholesterol balanced. Other fish that has similar properties are mackerel, sardines and tuna. Eat salmon at least three days per week. Fish high in Omega 3's have been know to help increase good cholesterol.
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ALMONDS - Eating almonds in small quantities each day have been shown to increase your good cholesterol. Almonds are high in fat, but it is good fat that is beneficial to your body.
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EAT VEGETABLES - Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables each day. At least 50% of what you consume each day should be fruits and vegetables. Look at your plate at meal time and make sure that 50% of your plate is covered with vegetables. 25% of your plate should hold a lean meat (fish or turkey) and 25% of your plate should contain a whole grain or starchy vegetable such as potatoes.
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EXERCISE - Exercise 6-7 days per week if you have high bad LDL cholesterol. A minimum of 30 minutes per day is good, but 60 minutes per day is optimal. Start increasing until you have worked up to 60 minutes. You can eat cholesterol reducing foods, but exercise will also help you to lower your cholesterol.