A normal result does not promise health: While having all test results within normal limits is certainly a good sign, it's not a guarantee. For many tests, there is a lot of overlap among results from healthy people and those with diseases, so there is still a chance that there could be an undetected problem.
Foods that boost your good cholesterol by CHARLOTTE HARDING, femail.co.uk We look at foods that boost your levels of HDL - the so-called 'good' cholesterol that can lessen your chances of a heart attack or stroke. Beans and lentils. All types of beans - from chick peas to lentils and even plain old baked beans - can help to boost your levels of good cholesterol. One study, by the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, showed eating a cup of cooked dried beans a day suppressed bad cholesterol by 20 per cent.
Curb Cholesterol, Not Flavor. Itâs no secret that certain foods can help you lower your LDL (âbadâ) cholesterol, which causes a buildup of plaque in the arteries that leads to heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke.atural chemicals called sterols, which you get from plant foods, help your body absorb less cholesterol. Now, many foods from granola bars and yogurt to orange juice are fortified with plant sterols, which can help reduce cholesterol levels by 6% to 15%.