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Hi David,   I am a little confused on why you want to raise your triglycerides.  You want your triglyceride level to get below 130, so you want to keep it going down.  A diet that lowers triglycerides (low simple sugars, replace saturated fat with healthy unsaturated fatsn increased physical activity, etc.) will promote lower LDL levels and increase HDL.  You want to get your HDL above 60 and the best bet to accomplish that is by increasing your physical activity.  If you are fairly sedentary, simply adding a 30 minute walk most evenings will help.   Follow these links to learn more about a diet to lower cholesterol and cholesterol numbers.   All the best,   Lisa Nelson, RD, LN Lower Cholesterol, Control High Blood Pressure, Lose Weight