Vegetarianism 

Animal fat is a huge player in the cholesterol problem, so many doctors will recommend trying a vegetarian or pescatarian diet. Check out our vegetarian guide to learn where to start. If you just want to replace a few meals here and there, Boca  makes great veggie burgers !

Unsaturated Fats

A good rule of thumb is saturated fats = bad, unsaturated fats = better. Anything that says hydrogenized on the label is going to contain saturated fat, whereas sunflower seeds  and soybeans  contain unsaturated ones. The better fats should help reduce any cholesterol issues. 

Fish Oil 

Fish oil has unsaturated fat in it and has also been shown to reduce cholesterol. Fish oil tablets  are a great way to add these helpful nutrients to your diet if you don't have time to prepare a fillet every night. Garlic  is another good supplement for increasing heart health. 

Nuts

Walnuts ,almonds ,pistachios , and other assorted nuts are helpful for blood vessel health. They'll lower choleresterol, too, as long as you don't buy them salted or spiced. Small handfuls are good daily.  

Olive Oil 

Olive oil is antioxidant-rich, which means you'll only keep the good fats, not the bad stuff. You can use this tasty dressing for any number of dishes.

Oatmeal 

Oatmeal is good for balancing cholesterol, and is also recommended to help reduce the risk of heart disease. Having breakfast oatmeal  or incorporating oats i cookies is one super way to choose healthier snacks.

Brown Rice Treats 

If you love rice but wish it had more nutritional value, don't be so colorblind!  Brown rice is a whole grain  that contains all the beneficial vitamins and nutrients that are removed from white rice as it is processed.

Apple Chips 

Anything like dried fruit  is a better choice than potato chips. Dried or baked apples are a rich source of antioxidants and vitamin C. Other fruits like dates, plums  and peaches  have healthy levels of Vitamins A  and K, fiber, and potassium.

Graham and Granola Bars 

Granola bars are an absolute must when you're on the go. They work well with other treats like fruit and yogurt or with milk --put some dried fruit in granola for a breakfast treat. Organic graham crackers  can also be found.

Yogurt 

Yogurt has the calcium and protein needed to keep you healthy. It is also known to help with weight loss, which is beneficial to heart health. Yogurt goes well with a lot of other healthy snack options, too.