Snowflake is well meaning but not up on the most recent findings. Dietary cholesterol has almost NO effect on serum cholesterol. In fact, our bodies need saturated fats. Similarly, other foods have little effect on lowering cholesterol. Oatmeal is the best choice, but do not expect to see dramatic results.
The FASTEST and SUREST way to see a drop in cholesterol is to lose weight. You are apt to see a 1-point loss for each pound gone. But please note: up to 300, cholesterol is healthy and necessary. If you don’t consume enough, your liver will make it. It’s there for a reason. It strengthens cell wall structure, works with hormones including the sex hormones, and is vital for brain function. Using meds to lower it is unwise.