Measuring Cholesterol Levels Mean

Cholesterol is not all bad. This type of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is good cholesterol that works to clean and blood flow. Meanwhile, the evil is the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which can accumulate in blood vessels and cause blockages.

Elevated levels of bad cholesterol can also occur due to elevated triglycerides, one of the fat in the blood that can damage arteries. Therefore, it is important to do blood tests at least every five years to measure the amount of cholesterol.

Here's a little guide to reading the figures on blood cholesterol levels:

LDL
Good: Less than 130 mg / dl
Better: Less than 100 mg / dl

To achieve normal limits?
Reduce eat: saturated fats, trans fats, foods high in cholesterol.
Expand eat: Monounsaturated fats (avocados, and omega 3, such as fish).
Do: Lose weight.

HDL
Good: 40 mg / dl or more
Better: 60 mg / dl or more

To achieve normal limits?
Eat less: Carbohydrates and sugars and processed products.
Expand eat: Monounsaturated fats (avocados, and omega 3, such as fish).
Do: Exercise, not smoking, and lose weight.

Triglicerin
Good: Less than 150 mg / dl

To achieve normal limits?
Eat less: Carbohydrates and sugars and processed products, coconut milk, oil, and high-fat foods (peanuts).
Do: Lose weight.