i just want to know what foods will help lower cholesterol and what foods produce good cholesterol?

Question

I'm just wondering, if you had to pick one food item that will lower your bad cholesterol the most, it would be?

Answer 1

Cholesterol: You generally want to avoid red meat and any organ meat ie liver pancreas etc reduce egg intake (egg whites ok) . Avoid high fat milk products stick to low fat cheese etc. Fiber help a little to raise good cholesterol along with 2- 3 oz of wine will raise HDL ( good cholesterol).

Answer 2

Cholesterol: It depends. Current recommendations to treat are not based on a number, there based on risk factors (obesity, diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, and family history).

Answer 3

Cholesterol: Goal of therapy is total cholesterol less than 200.

Answer 4

Cholesterol: Usually it depends if you have had a heart attack or other risk factors for heart disease, but the total cholesterol should be less than 220 mg/dl. However, in women a low HDL is also a risk for heart disease so that should be greater than 40 mg/dl.

Answer 5

HDL-cholesterol: Hdl is the "good" cholesterol. High levels of HDL may be protective against coronary heart disease. An optimal level of hdl-cholesterol is >40 for a man and >50 for a woman. Best of luck!

Answer 6

Multiple factors cou: Don't smoke, lose weight ( if overweight) , healthier fat found in olive, peanut and canola oils — tend to improve hdl's anti-inflammatory abilities. Nuts, fish and other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids are other good choices for improving your LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio. Alcohol only in moderation. Meds if needed- niacin, statins, fibrates. Walnuts, oatmeal, oats.Omega-3 fatty.

Answer 7

Agree with Dr. R: Healthy diet and regular exercise, at least 30 minutes/day with increasing rigor.

Answer 8

Diet, exercise &: Weight loss.

Answer 9

Walnuts: Are very good but exercise & weight loss are even better.

Answer 10

Red grapes: The skin of red grapes are an excellent source of resveratrol known to raise HDL. Also walnuts, almonds, pistachios can raise HDL. If you are a smoker, quitting smoking can also raise HDL. If you have high triglyceride and low HDL on combination, a low glycemic index diet will also raise HDL. Daily aerobic exercise will raise HDL as well.

Answer 11

2 options: Jerusalem artichokes and dandelion root tea contain inulin. They help to increase good (HDL) cholesterol & to lower total cholesterol levels.

Answer 12

Low carb food: Read these short articles: https://kaushikmd.com/2016/11/03/get-started/ https://kaushikmd.com/2016/11/27/eat-fat-to-stay-healthy/

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