cureCKD's video: How to BOOST your GOOD CHOLESTEROL Improve HDL Cholesterol to REDUCE Risk of STROKE HEART ATTACK

Improve YOUR HDL / GOOD Cholesterol to REDUCE Risk of STROKE, HEART ATTACK & Cardiovascular Diseases - Can high HDL cause heart attack? This condition, called atherosclerosis, increases your risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. HDL, in contrast, is thought to remove cholesterol from arteries and carry it to the liver for removal from the body. What raises good cholesterol? Benefits can be seen with as little as 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week. In terms of diet, try to avoid trans fats, as they can increase LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol levels. ... Moderate use of alcohol has been linked with higher levels of HDL cholesterol. How do I lower my LDL and raise my HDL? Here are 8 healthy ways to raise your "good" HDL cholesterol. Consume olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil may be more healthful than processed olive oils. ... Follow a low-carb or ketogenic diet. ... Exercise regularly. ... Add coconut oil to your diet. ... Stop smoking. ... Lose weight. ... Choose purple produce. ... Eat fatty fish often. Dietary and Lifestyle Tips To Lower LDL Levels Limit your intake of foods full of saturated fats, trans fats, and dietary cholesterol. ... Eat a lot more fiber-rich foods (especially soluble fiber from foods like beans, oats, barley, fruits, and vegetables). Does high cholesterol cause strokes? Cholesterol is the fatty substance in the blood. It can be either produced by the body or be found in food. High cholesterol in the arteries can block normal flow to the brain and cause a stroke. With high cholesterol your risk for heart disease and atherosclerosis also increase. What foods are high in cholesterol to avoid? This is why it is best to limit the amount of foods we eat that are high in saturated fats such as: Butter. Ghee. Hard margarines. Lard, dripping and goose fat. Fatty meat and meat products such as sausages. Full fat cheese, milk, cream and yogurt. Coconut and palm oils and coconut cream.