cholesteral?????

[Skarhead]

Re: cholesteral?????

Theres actually a myriad of things to do for cholesterol

[HungarianBeast]

Re: cholesteral?????

Again, what did the doctor say?

[geesler]

Re: cholesteral?????

The following foods are deemed good for increasing HDL (good cholesterol) levels.

1. fish
2. red wine
3. orange juice
4. beans
5. canola / olive oil
6. oat bran
7. onions
8. soy products (Tofu, tempeh, and TVP)
9. apples
10. grapes
11. citrus fruits
12. legumes
13. salmon
14. avocado
15. garlic
16. spinach
17. margarine: Control and Benecol types
18. nuts (Walnuts, Cashews, and Almonds)
19. tea
20. dark chocolate

“Raise HDL (Good) Cholesterol”

http://www.loweringcholesterol.net/show/raise-hdl-cholesterol

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For each 1 mg/dL increase in HDL cholesterol there is a 2 - 4% reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.

You can raise your HDL cholesterol by simple life style modifications. Regular aerobic exercise within your target heart rate and weight loss will help. You can raise the level of HDL cholesterol by the following:

Foods that raise HDL cholesterol include onions, omega-3 acids, and soluble fibers.
Eat half a raw onion a day raises HDL (good) cholesterol an average of 25 percent in most people with cholesterol problems.

Eat at least two servings of foods high in soluble fiber.
Soluble fiber is found in whole grains, oats and oat bran, brown rice, fruits such as citrus fruit, apples, grapes, etc. and legumes & lentils. The soluble fiber raises HDL levels and helps lower total cholesterol. The wholegrain are also good source of linoleic acid.

Use cooking oils higher in monounsaturated fats,
such as canola or olive oil. It is found that monounsaturated fats raise HDL levels.

Increase your consumption of omega-3 fatty acids
found in fish, cold-pressed flaxseed oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, dark green vegetables, etc.

Eat at least two servings of soy (phytoestrogens) products.
Tofu, tempeh, and TVP (texturized vegetable protein) may help raise HDL levels. Include at least two servings each day.

Avoid trans fatty acids
i.e. hydrogenated oil or vegetable shortening (Dalda, Rath, and Vanaspati in India). Choose a liquid or semisoft variety of margarine in your diet Trans fatty acids are found in and many fast foods and french fries, baked goods such as cookies, crackers and cakes. Remember, the softer the spread, the less trans fat it contains.

Avoid refined carbohydrates
like sugar and refined flour. These have shown to raise blood cholesterol and triglycerides.

Avoid food sources of cholesterol
such as egg yolk, liver, kidney, brains, etc.

Avoid high fat dairy products
such as regular milk, cheese and cream.

Reduce alcohol intake.
However, alcohol (wine or beer) in moderation may raise HDL levels. However, if your do not drink, don't start to raise HDL, it is not a medicine.
Do aerobic exercise (brisk walking, jogging, etc.) every alternate day.

LDL HDL cholesterol ratio is more important than their individual values.

[tommy39]

Re: cholesteral?????

Red yeast rice as statins will lowwer bad cholesterol but not do jack for the good. The winny will destroy good lvels in just weeks. Mine was 12 and now is back up to 30. Garlic and flaxeed with the omega fish oils and niacin is what ive taken. My total cholesterol is now 173. Down from 330!!!! Winny is just murder on the lipd panel.