High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the type of cholesterol we think of as “good.” A higher HDL level is actually healthier. HDL helps take cholesterol out of your bloodstream by carrying it to the liver, where it’s used or removed from circulation. So a higher HDL means you may have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke, depending on other aspects of your overall health and lifestyle.
Foods high in HDL levels are:
- Olive oil
- Beans and legumes
- Whole grains
- High-fibre fruit
- Fatty fish
- Flax
- Nuts
- Chia seeds
- Avocado
