Take Action!
Keep Track of Your Cholesterol
Remember to ask your doctor for your cholesterol levels each time they are measured. Write the levels down [PDF - 50.8 KB]
on this cholesterol tracker to keep track of your progress.
Eat Healthy
Changing your diet can lower your cholesterol.
- Eat less saturated fat, which is found in animal products like butter, cream, and fatty meats, and in tropical oils such as palm, palm kernel, and coconut oil.
- Eat more foods that are high in fiber, like oatmeal, oat bran, beans, or lentils.
- Choose fruits and vegetables instead of foods higher in saturated fat.
Get Active
Exercising regularly can help you lose weight and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
