| There is a tendency to color all cholesterol with the | | | | HDL cholesterol, and revved up that brisk walking |
| same brush, but could it be that one form of this | | | | schedule and now you are ready to take it to who |
| dastardly waxy substance may protect us from | | | | new level through diet modification. You make a trip |
| atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke. Well most | | | | to the grocery store to pick up some of that HDL |
| experts believe this is indeed the case. | | | | magic and there aren't any flashing lights or neon |
| This type of cholesterol is known as high density | | | | signs saying "Eat This To Lower High Lipoprotein |
| lipoprotein, or HDL, and studies show that high levels | | | | Levels"! Next you dig out that long lost, or |
| of HDL decrease the risk of artery disease, heart | | | | temporarily filed article, by that internet health |
| attack, and stroke, while low levels actually increase | | | | advocate (me) about how to raise HDL cholesterol |
| the risk. However, it may be the percentage of HDL | | | | and viola, a list of helpful foods. And here they are! |
| cholesterol in relation to total cholesterol that is the | | | | *Apples: So you didn't believe that an apple a day |
| most important. In healthy levels to exist HDL should | | | | would keep the doctor away. Well as far as |
| account for at least 25 percent. So how to raise HDL | | | | cholesterol goes it might help. Most experts believe |
| cholesterol is a very important component in solving | | | | that an apples ability to raise HDL levels can be |
| the cholesterol puzzle. | | | | attributed to soluble pectins in the flesh. Additionally, |
| There are two non prescription ways to increase this | | | | pears and pomegranates work in a similar way and |
| helpful cholesterol. They are exercise and eating | | | | are options if you can't lay your hands on old "Granny |
| specific heart healthy foods. | | | | Smith". |
| Not everyone is able to exercise, but if you are | | | | *Avocados: Would you believe that 26 out of 30 |
| physically able there is no better chapter in the book | | | | grams of fat in an avocado are heart healthy |
| of how to raise HDL cholesterol than excise. Exercise | | | | unsaturated fats that can increase your levels of HDL |
| is a tricky topic for many people. If you don't believe | | | | cholesterol. Additionally, olives and olive oil work in a |
| me just drive through the parking lot of any health | | | | similar way and are worth working into your how to |
| club in January, after the new year's resolutions are | | | | raise HDL cholesterol plan. |
| made, and then again in April, after dedication has | | | | Give me the juice: On last thought. Most studies |
| turned to frustration. So if you want to make it last, | | | | suggest that both cranberry and possibly grape juice |
| take it slow. Regular exercise consisting of as little as | | | | may be able to increase good cholesterol. The |
| a brisk 30 minute walk several times (though 3 or 4 | | | | research is ongoing and answers are sure to be |
| would be better) a week can reap substantial | | | | forthcoming shortly. |
| dividends. By implementing an exercise program you | | | | What else might help? Many natural health minded |
| will be able to raise your HDL levels, lower bad | | | | individuals are finding success by combining exercise, |
| cholesterol levels, and lower your total cholesterol, | | | | diet, and natural cholesterol reducing supplements. |
| thus bringing your lipid profile percentages more into a | | | | This all natural approach has produced powerful |
| healthy range. | | | | results for some dedicated individuals and is an option |
| So a while back you read this article on how to raise | | | | worth considering. |