Cholesterol-Fighting Tricks That Take Less Than 60 Seconds a Day

21. Swap Salt with Potassium Chloride Salt Substitutes

Make a permanent, one-time swap of your regular table salt for a potassium chloride-based salt substitute (e.g., NoSalt or Lite Salt). This habit is dual-action: it immediately cuts back on sodium (which raises blood pressure) while simultaneously increasing your intake of potassium (which helps excrete sodium and relaxes blood vessels). Since high blood pressure and high cholesterol often go hand-in-hand, this simple 10-second exchange in your seasoning habit provides powerful, combined cardiovascular protection.

22. Consume Fenugreek Seeds (Soaked/Sprouted) Daily

Make a simple routine of soaking a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds overnight and consuming them whole (or sprouted) the next morning. Fenugreek is exceptionally rich in galactomannan, a type of soluble fiber that dramatically helps lower cholesterol. Studies show it works by reducing cholesterol absorption in the gut and slowing down the digestive process, thereby stabilizing blood sugar and minimizing the metabolic stress that contributes to harmful LDL particles. This quick, traditional remedy is a concentrated fiber source that provides a structural and biochemical defense against rising LDL, requiring only seconds of daily commitment.