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How do I raise my HDL levels?

Ben
06/30/09
Ben
Topics:HDL levels increase

I walk 60 mins a day atleast, what else can I do to increase my HDL levels. They move between 28 - 36, depending on whether I am on a strict vegetarian diet or not?

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Hi Ben,

 

Check out this post:

 

Tips on How to Raise Your HDL

 

I recommend you look at the fat content of your diet.  You need to have an adequate intake of heart healthy to promote a higher HDL level.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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re: How do I raise my HDL levels?
Ben
Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 03:11 AM

Physical Activity - I walk 60 mins each day; 6-7 days a week at a comfortable pace doing 2.75 miles in an hour.

Saturated and Trans Fats - I use Olive oil for cooking; having said that my main food is a vegetable cocktail, with a 2-3 tablespoons of Yogurt or Grabanzo beans or any other legumes family item, at lunch or dinner times. I have fruits such as banana, melon, mangos, lychee, apricots and plums in small portions.

 

For breakfast, I eat 1/2 cup of Oatmeal of barley, with no milk, but with almonds and walnuts tossed on top, 2-3 Oz of fish or a milk shake made of chocolate, Soya and skimmed milk powders.

 

So my diet is very balanced.

 

So my fat intake is quite limited. Zero Trans fat. My saturated fat may be at best less than 10%. I try to limit my total fat intake to around 15-20%. Here is breakdown of daily fat intake  (of  about 2000 Calories)

 

Total Fat (gm)                         40                                 42.8 - 74.9

Saturated Fat (gm)                    6.3                               < 21.4

Monounsaturated Fat (gm)         14                                 **

Polyunsaturated Fat (gm)           15                                 **

Linoleic (omega 6) (gm)            13.1                              14

Alpha Linolenic (omega 3) (gm)    1.8                              1.6

 

 

Omega 3's - I take 1000 mg of Fish Oil a day for this.

Dietary Fiber - For fiber I additionally take Psyillium, a couple of times (12 oz glasses)

 

 

Alcohol - Do not drink

 

Green Tea - I take 2-4 8 oz cups, with a drop or two lemon in it.

 

I am TRYING to do the right thing. I could try add another 30 mins to my walk routine. Or do it twice a day.

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re: How do I raise my HDL levels?
Ben
Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 03:12 AM

Physical Activity - I walk 60 mins each day; 6-7 days a week at a comfortable pace doing 2.75 miles in an hour.

Saturated and Trans Fats - I use Olive oil for cooking; having said that my main food is a vegetable cocktail, with a 2-3 tablespoons of Yogurt or Grabanzo beans or any other legumes family item, at lunch or dinner times. I have fruits such as banana, melon, mangos, lychee, apricots and plums in small portions.

 

For breakfast, I eat 1/2 cup of Oatmeal of barley, with no milk, but with almonds and walnuts tossed on top, 2-3 Oz of fish or a milk shake made of chocolate, Soya and skimmed milk powders.

 

So my diet is very balanced.

 

So my fat intake is quite limited. Zero Trans fat. My saturated fat may be at best less than 10%. I try to limit my total fat intake to around 15-20%. Here is breakdown of daily fat intake  (of  about 2000 Calories)

 

Total Fat (gm)                         40                                 42.8 - 74.9

Saturated Fat (gm)                    6.3                               < 21.4

Monounsaturated Fat (gm)         14                                 **

Polyunsaturated Fat (gm)           15                                 **

Linoleic (omega 6) (gm)            13.1                              14

Alpha Linolenic (omega 3) (gm)    1.8                              1.6

 

 

Omega 3's - I take 1000 mg of Fish Oil a day for this.

Dietary Fiber - For fiber I additionally take Psyillium, a couple of times (12 oz glasses)

 

 

Alcohol - Do not drink

 

Green Tea - I take 2-4 8 oz cups, with a drop or two lemon in it.

 

I believe I have covered all the bases. I do not want to use medication, if I dont have to. I suppose I could try add another 30 mins to my walk routine. Or do it twice a day.

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