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Hey just got my cholesterol work done=good cholesterol-below 15/bad cholesterol-249/ blood psi-132/78 im 31 years old 232lbs week 2 of 4th cycle been lifting heavy f/ 2 years bf%=21 anyway need to control my diet better to get these numers better . Got a good idea on how to get bad chol down but need help on how to get good cholesterol up.
There isn't one uberfood that can keep your arteries clean, but there's a buffet that can do the job. Try to fill your plate with a few foods from each category below, while keeping your total calories in check.
Lowers LDL
Red grapefruit: 1 daily reduces levels by 20 percent
Steel-cut oatmeal: 3/4 cup daily reduces levels by 15 percent
Pecans: 1 oz daily reduces levels by 13 percent
Pistachios: 3 oz daily reduces levels by 12 percent
Promise activ spread: 3 servings daily reduces levels by 10 percent
Macadamia nuts: 1.5 oz daily reduces levels by 9 percent
Pinto beans: 1/2 cup daily reduces levels by 7 percent
Walnuts and almonds 1 oz daily reduces levels by 7 percent
Peanuts: 1 oz daily reduces levels by 6 percent
Raises HDL
Orange juice: Three 8 oz glasses daily boosts levels by 21 percent
Hazelnuts: 1.5 oz daily boosts levels by 13 percent
Dark chocolate: 2.5 oz daily boosts levels by 11 percent
Extra-virgin olive oil: 2 Tbsp daily boosts levels by 4 percent
Lowers triglycerides
Fish oil: 4 grams daily reduces levels up to 45 percent
Peanuts: 3 oz daily reduces levels by up to 24 percent
Pistachios: 2 to 3 oz daily reduces levels by 10 points
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/articl...eac____&page=1
-Michael Perry (Mens Health)
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tis is exactly what i was looking for any one looking for ways to combat cholesterol levels with diet then read this;)