Eat some oatmeal every day, add some oatbran to it (throw in walnuts if you like, and I add blueberries/cranberries to mine). I use instant with a shotglass of oatbran added, but 'old fashioned' or 'irish' oats are prolly better. This works for me, helps get that LDL down. Don't forget the oat bran, it really makes a diff. You can't taste it mixed in with the oatmeal.
Eat 24 raw almonds every day or so (24 = 1 ounce) Count 'em out the first time to see how much of your hand they cover...then just grab about that many every morning while you're making coffee. Think of them as 'heart pills' so you don't go eating the whole bag in one sitting.
Split an avocado with someone every couple of days.
Clean out corn oil/soy oil/veggie oil from your cabinets. Replace with olive oil, canola oil.
If your HDL is low, exercise will raise that. 30 minutes daily, work up to 45 minutes daily. Anything you like, just move for now. Your HDL should be over 40 and higher is much better. You can justify a glass of wine (or two) per day to raise this, too. You can also take Slo-Niacin if need be to get it higher. I take that Slo-niacin before bedtime, niacin can give you a 'flushed skin' that makes you reddish. I don't care if I'm red while I sleep. Slo-Niacin 500 mg like I take is available OTC, but be sure you tell your doctor about the niacin, just so he knows you're taking it. Meds interact.
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