You need to control your diet and exercise in order to bring down cholesterol levels to normal. Stay physically active and brisk walk for 30-45 minutes in a day 5 times a week. As far as diet is concerned, you need to cut down on your intake of fat and cholesterol. Avoid fried, fatty foods and too much oil in cooking. Use low fat cooking methods like boiling, stewing, stir-frying, steaming, roasting and grilling. Do not use more than 2-3 teaspoons of refined vegetable oil in a day for cooking for one person. Use refined oils like canola, olive, rice bran, sesame oil for cooking and avoid use of butter, clarified butter, margarine. If non-vegetarian, choose lean cuts of meat, skinless chicken and fish. Have boiled eggwhites but avoid yolk which is rich in cholesterol. Avoid ground beef, minced meat and organ meats due to their high cholesterol content. Use low fat or skimmed/toned or double toned milk avoid cream, ice creams, bakery goods like pastries, cakes and cookies due to high fat content. Avoid processed foods due to their high fat and salt content and read food labels for fat content. Have more fruits and vegetables as raw salads as a part of regular diet to lower cholesterol. Include foods especially rich in soluble fibre like beans, oats, oat bran, flaxseeds, apples, guava, citrus fruits and other pectin containing fruits due to their cholesterol lowering ability. De-stress regularly by meditating, deep breathing and engaging in an activity that you enjoy for good heart health. Stay positive and motivated to change your diet and lifestyle.