First, an important note: if you have high cholesterol, this article is informational and does not replace your doctor. That said, diet and lifestyle have a real role, and the changes that work are not the ones that used to be recommended.
What genuinely improves the lipid profile
| Change | Effect | How |
|---|---|---|
| More soluble fibre | Lowers LDL | Oats, legumes, apple, barley |
| Swap the fats | Lowers LDL | Olive oil and nuts instead of butter and processed meat |
| Eliminate trans fats | Lowers LDL, raises risk if eaten | Avoid pastries and ultra-processed foods |
| Oily fish | Improves triglycerides | Salmon, sardines, mackerel |
| Exercise + weight loss | Raises HDL, lowers LDL | Cardio + strength training |
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A pattern that works
There is no magic food, only a pattern: the Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts and oily fish, low in ultra-processed and processed meat, plus regular physical activity. This is precisely the pattern from the PREDIMED trial, which demonstrated cardiovascular benefits. As a bonus, it improves your weight and your general health.
Changing the type of fat, increasing fibre and moving more improves your cholesterol naturally. Track your diet with Renzy to ensure that pattern, and always leave monitoring your numbers and any treatment in the hands of your doctor.
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