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Most of you know that regular everyday cholesterol is a very bad thing that leads to all sorts of nasty things like arterial blockage and heart attack; however HDL Cholesterol or “good cholesterol” is a very good thing and your body wants as much of it as we can give them. So how do you raise good cholesterol levels? Well, it's not exactly rocket science. So, take out your pen and pad, and jot down these sure fire ways to raise good cholesterol.

You may not want to hear this but the best way to begin is by exercising. It does not have to be a huge physical workout. Just give something simple a chance. Go for a nice walk or even a bit of a jog. As long as you do it for about a half of an hour, you are going to get the full benefit. Just put down that remote controla and move around!

lose weight - Nothing is worse than that extra tire you might be carrying around with you; fat actually lowers HDL and increases the cholesterol we don't want. Literally, the worst of both worlds. Need help losing to weight? Please, see Number 1.

Throw out the cigarettes. No excuses this time, just be done. Studies have shown that people who quit smoking show elevation in their healthy cholesterol levels practically immediately.

Run as fast as you can from those fatty, fried foods! Just stop eating them. If you cannot, at least decrease how often you eat them. Increase your intake of healthy foods like salads and low fat options. It is one of the most important parts of raising those good cholesterol levels.

Have that wine with dinner. Now, I am not suggesting that you get drunk. That would develop a whole new set of troubles. However, research has been done that proves that a minimum amount of alcohol each day can actually be healthy. So, raise you glass to raising your good cholesterol levels.

There are many different ways to promote HDL growth and raise good cholesterol; you know most of them already. Just take care of yourself, and be conscious about what you put into your body.