For patients with high cholesterol, a plant-based diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts, and less saturated fatty acids, cholesterol and sodium is recommended. For meat, it is recommended to eat mainly lean and white meat, which mainly refers to skinless poultry and fish. Patients with high cholesterol are recommended to consume more vegetables, with a daily vegetable intake of about 500 g. The types of vegetables can be yellow vegetables, leafy greens, and cruciferous. Vegetables contain different vitamins and a proper mix is recommended. In addition, it is important to maintain a healthy weight and reduce stress as much as possible, and if necessary, statins can be given as an adjunct to treatment. For patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, symptomatic treatment with subcutaneous injections of PCSK9 inhibitors is used if necessary.