A 34-year-old member asked:
I just want to know what foods will help lower cholesterol and what foods produce good cholesterol?
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Dr. Daniel Zangeranswered
Cardiology 34 years experience
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).
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What can I do if my good cholesterol is low, what's a list of foods that will help?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Foods: Jerusalem artichokes and dandelion root tea contain inulin. They help to increase good (HDL) cholesterol & to lower total cholesterol levels.
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Last updated Sep 27, 2016
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