These helpful tips and recipes will take your rack of ribs from being just a good one to a finger-licking great one. Oh, and, donât forget the wet naps. 1. The Silver Skin Erin Coopey. When you take your ribs out of the package, youâll notice a light, white skin across the bones.
HDL (good) cholesterol protects against heart disease, so for HDL, higher numbers are better. A level less than 40 mg/dL is low and is considered a major risk factor because it increases your risk for developing heart disease. HDL levels of 60 mg/dL or more help to lower your risk for heart disease.
HDL helps transport LDL cholesterol to your liver to be broken down and thus helps avoid damage to your heart. Your doctor may order an LDL test as part of a routine exam to determine your risk for heart disease and decide if any treatment is necessary.