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How can I decrease LDL Cholesterol and increase HDL Cholesterol for prevent heart desires?
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Dear Lybrate user To control LDL: Choose healthier fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and dairy products, raise your total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol. ...Eliminate trans fats. ...Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. ...Increase soluble fiber. ...Add whey protein. For HDL 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, etc.
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