Maintain a healthy-for-you weight

Obesity or being overweight can make you more likely to have high cholesterol. Around 10 mg of cholesterol are produced each day for every 10 pounds of extra fat. The good news is that if you are overweight, losing weight can lower your cholesterol levels.

According to research, those who lost between 5 and 10% of their body weight had considerably lower levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels were dramatically reduced in those who lost more weight—more than 10% of their starting weight. A diet rich in healthy oils was found to lower both good and bad cholesterol in a study on weight loss in women. Overall, when it comes to cholesterol, losing weight lowers the bad LDL and raises the good HDL. Determine a nutrient-dense and long-term weight loss plan in close consultation with your physician.