How do I lower my LDL when I already have a cholesterol-free diet?

I’m a longtime (16 years) vegetarian with an almost zero cholesterol diet. I don’t smoke, and I eat lots of fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes. I recently was told I have a borderline high LDL level (149). My HDL is also very high (79), which I know is good, and my triglycerides are normal (118). My total cholesterol is 252. But how do I lower my LDL when it has nothing to do with diet? Are there hidden things I could be ingesting that are causing my LDL to rise? Or is this just a case of bad genetics (my parents both have high cholesterol)? Thanks.

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The main causes of high cholesterol are heredity, being overweight and a fatty diet.

Most people wrongly believe that the cholesterol contained in food is responsible for their high cholesterol levels. It appears, however, that what really affects blood cholesterol is the quantity and type of fat (saturated and hydrogenated fats) we consume. Therefore, you need to know which foods contain saturated and hydrogenated fats if you want to lower your blood cholesterol levels.

How do I lower my LDL when I already have a cholesterol-free diet?

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