How to Improve your Good Cholesterol
You will be surprised to know that the more frequent abnormality found in people with heart disease is low good cholesterol (HDL) rather than high bad cholesterol (LDL). Therefore, while we follow steps to reduce the bad cholesterol we should never ignore our good cholesterol. It would be safe to say that low good cholesterol is as bad as high bad cholesterol.
Multiple research studies have concluded that normal and high levels of HDL in the blood could protect our heart.
Here are some golden tips on keeping your good cholesterol up:
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Instructions
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Exercise on a regular basis. Research has defined 'effective' exercise as 30 minutes (at least) of brisk walking daily. Regular household activities do not count.
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Eat monounsaturated fats (Canola oil, Avocado oil, Olive oil, Peanut butter, Soft/Squeeze Margarine, Soya products). ALWAYS read the labels of the products that you are buying. Know what you are throwing in to your system.
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Eat soluble fibers (Whole grains, Oats, oat bran, Citrus fruit, apples, grapes, Vegetables (Raw onion), legumes & lentils, Brown rice)
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Eat monounsaturated fats (Canola oil, Avocado oil, Olive oil, Peanut butter, Soft/Squeeze Margarine, Soya products)
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Eat omega-3 acids (Fish, Dark green vegetables)
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Cook in oils that increase 'Good' Cholesterol (Canola oil, Sunflower oil, Safflower oil, Cold-pressed flaxseed oil)
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Avoid the use of transfatty acids (Fast foods, French fries, Baked goods such as cookies, crackers and cakes, Butter (Softer the spread, the less trans fat it contains), Stick Margarine)
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Avoid eating refined carbohydrates (sugar, refined flour, White rice, White bread, French bread, Sugary, cereals, Pasta, Noodles)
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Avoid consumption of saturated fats: (Egg yolk, Liver, Kidney, Brains, Cream, Regular milk, Cheese,)
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Tips & Warnings
Buy a treadmill
Cycling is a very good way to enjoy exercising
Check your cholesterol at least once every year.
