A. There are two kinds of cholesterol: HDL and LDL. HDL is the “good cholesterol”.
B. “Most health experts recommend minimum blood levels of
—40 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) in men and
— 50 mg/dl in women.”
C. Here is how to raise your HDL:
- Eat more olive oil
- Eat less “carbs” — get on a low-carb diet
- Exercise more
- Quit smoking
- Eat more fruits and vegetables, including these:
— eggplant
— red cabbage
— berries (blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries) - Eat more fatty fish, such as:
— salmon
— herring
— sardines
— mackerel
— anchovies - Do not eat artificial trans fats (that are in margarine and processed foods, junk foods)
D. For more information, read the articles on this web page (You are here):
https://youthtopia.com/solutions/cholesterol/
Learn More
HDL Cholesterol: Foods to Boost ‘Good’ Cholesterol and More:
https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/foods-to-increase-hdl
Cholesterol levels by age: Health ranges, what is high, and tips:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315900
HDL Cholesterol: What It Is, and How to Boost Your Levels:
https://www.healthline.com/health/cholesterol/hdl-cholesterol
HDL cholesterol: 9 ways to increase it: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318598
HDL (Good), LDL (Bad) Cholesterol and Triglycerides | American Heart Association:
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/hdl-good-ldl-bad-cholesterol-and-triglycerides
HDL cholesterol: How to boost your ‘good’ cholesterol – Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/hdl-cholesterol/art-20046388
HDL Cholesterol: “The Good Cholesterol”: https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/hdl-cholesterol-the-good-cholesterol
HDL: The “Good” Cholesterol: MedlinePlus: https://medlineplus.gov/hdlthegoodcholesterol.html