A diet for people with high cholesterol focuses on plant-based products -- such as vegetables and legumes -- while cutting back on animal-based products. Avoiding saturated fats and trans fats can help people with high cholesterol reduce their cholesterol levels. While changing from a high cholesterol diet to a healthier way of eating is not always easy, it can offer many health benefits.
(To learn more about how changing your diet can improve your health, click High Cholesterol Diet.)