A high cholesterol diet can lead to high blood cholesterol. Making dietary changes can help reduce or control cholesterol levels. A diet for people with high cholesterol focuses on plant-based products -- such as vegetables and legumes -- while cutting back on animal-based products. This diet also promotes eating only enough calories to maintain a healthy weight; increasing the amount of soluble fiber in your diet from sources such as oatmeal, kidney beans, and apples; and adding cholesterol-lowering foods to your diet, including margarines containing plant stanols or plant sterols. As part of switching from a diet high in cholesterol to one low in cholesterol, you should eat at least three to five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and legumes, are among the foods that do not contain any cholesterol. While changing from a high cholesterol diet to a healthier eating plan is not always easy, it can offer many health benefits.