There are oodles of books on cholesterol lowering diets. A trip to the bookstore or library will yield lots of them.
Basically, what you want to do is eat lots of whole foods...unprocessed, high fiber, lower fat foods. The fats you use should come from plant sources (not coconut oil!) like olive oil. It's also best to avoid large quantities of animal products, like meat, cheese, butter, etc. You don't have to eliminate them, but try to lower your intake a bit. Organ meats from animals should be avoided, I think (brain, liver, etc).
The high fiber foods keep you full longer, as well as helping your body get rid of the cholesterol. Whole grain breads, oats, brown rice, beans, fresh fruits and veggies are all good sources of fiber. There are lots of others too.
Exercise is also a good way to lower your cholesterol levels, especially when combined with healthier eating. It doesn't even have to be super high intensive...just a daily walk can be enough.
Good luck!
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