Foods That Can Raise Your "Good" Cholesterol Level
With so much hype about how "bad" LDL cholesterol is, you may have completely overlooked HDL cholesterol. However, HDL cholesterol plays a very important role in your heart health. There are a number of changes you can make in your diet and lifestyle, which can be very effective for raising HDL cholesterol.
Replace saturated fats with monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids
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Firstly, limiting your intake of saturated and trans fats will have a beneficial effect on your HDL cholesterol. In particular, it is vitally important that your daily trans fat intake is zero.
Replace these unhealthy fats with monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. Foods to add to your regular consumption include, olive oil, nuts, avocado, natural nut butter, tuna, salmon, sardines, and flaxseed.
By — Last Modified: 03/26/2012, First Published: 07/14/2011
