<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Greetings!I just got my blood report the cholesterol is high. Serum Cholesterol is 5.4 mmolLSerum triglycerides is 1.3 mmolLSerum HDL is 1.0 mmolLSerum LDL is 3.8 mmolLThe doctor say there is no need of medication and wanted me to control through diet and exercise. Please advice.  <response>: As a general rule the fats derived from animals should be avoided while those derived from plant sources be consumed for maintaining a healthy heart. You can use edible oils in cooking rich in omega 3 fatty acids like canola oil, sunflower oil. A portion of Chat Doctor. Avoid butter, creams, and bakery items. Maintain a healthy daily aerobic exercise for 20 mins at least for 6 days per week. Finally, check your lipid profile after a month, Hopefully it will show improvement. Best regards. 