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How to Raise Good HDL Cholesterol

It is just as important to raise your good cholesterol as it is to lower the bad.
It is just as important to raise your good cholesterol as it is to lower the bad.
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Just as important as lowering bad LDL cholesterol, is raising your good HDL cholesterol. Raise your good HDL cholesterol today.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Listed below are the only four foods known to help raise good HDL cholesterol. There are other things that you can do to help, such as daily exercise, eating healthy (lots of fruits and veggies, especially garlic) and having a positive mental outlook.

  2. Step 2

    FISH - Eat fish as least three times per week. Eating fish, especially wild caught salmon can help raise your good cholesterol levels. Fish are loaded with essential oils, such as Omega 3's, that are hard to find anywhere else. Eat fish at least 3 times a week.

  3. Step 3

    OLIVE OIL - Eat fresh extra virgin olive oil regularly. Even though it is an oil, it is still very good for you in small portions. The olive oil should be fresh and uncooked. Try extra virgin for the best taste.

  4. Step 4

    ALMONDS - Eat some almonds every day. A small amount of almonds per day can help raise your good HDL cholesterol. It is best to eat unprocessed almonds with no salt or flavoring.

  5. Step 5

    AVOCADOS - Eat avocados as often as possible. Possibly the best food available for your body, avocados also help raise your good HDL cholesterol. Eat fresh, uncooked avocados for the best health benefits.

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on 4/25/2009 Thanks, I'm using more olive oil these days.

starlet67 said

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on 4/20/2009 I try to eat almonds almost everyday! Great tips for raising the Good cholesterol!5*

kristara said

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on 4/20/2009 Great info!

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on 4/17/2009 Great article ....keep up the good work...I gave you 5 Stars and RR on 5 of your articles,very informational...ty ...Please return the favor..Al

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on 4/5/2009 ok good i can eat thing i actually like to improve my health wow thank u

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