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.
Foods that can help lower cholesterol. A variety of whole- and multi-grain products, such as bran and oats; Fatty fishes, such as salmon, mackerel and albacore tuna; Foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables; Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as avocado, flax seeds, olive oil and canola oil