8 Tips to Boost HDL Cholesterol

Tip 4: Good Fats and HDL Cholesterol

“Healthy” and “fat” rarely go together. But monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help your overall cholesterol and can also help decrease inflammation of the arteries, which is associated with a higher HDL. Although these fats are considered healthful, moderation is the key because of their high calorie count.

Monounsaturated fats are mostly plant-based and include olive oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, canola oil, nuts, peanut butter, olives, and avocados. These good fats are also high in vitamin E, an antioxidant.

Try these great recipes that contain monounsaturated fat:

Grilled Avocados

Salmon and Asparagus

Shrimp-Avocado Nachos