Tips on How to Raise Your HDL

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Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Finally, you want more of something instead of less! HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is also known as the "good" cholesterol. HDL removes cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to the liver. I like to think of HDL as a vacuum cleaner, picking up cholesterol...

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Sue
Monday, September 29, 2008 at 09:51 PM

Thanks so much for reminding us of these tips. Sometimes I read this kind of information a then when I go to make food choices it escapes me! Having it in front of me is crucial - its like learning a new language - now I need to use it.

All the best, sue

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Bob
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 09:25 PM

I have been very faithfully following a low fat diet after having a heart stent placed 2 months ago. My current total cholesterol is 132 however my triglycerides is 350. what am I doing wrong/Lots of vegetables and fish. Maybe the oatmeal or high fiber cereals?

re: HDL and triglycerides
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Monday, January 12, 2009 at 04:12 PM

Hi Bob,

You are doing great with eating plenty of vegetables and fish. Stick with that. The oatmeal and high fiber cereals are beneficial, because fiber (especially soluble fiber) lowers LDL cholesterol. The two main culprits that impact triglycerides include sugar and alcohol. I recommend reading this article:

Triglycerides: Why they matter and how to lower them

If you have more questions, let me know.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson, RD

Diet to Lower Cholesterol Naturally