Eat Red Foods Kidney beans, red beans, apples, tortellini pasta. They're all low-glycemic carbohydrates, which don't cause an insulin spike during digestion. And that's a good thing for your hdl count. A British study of 1,420 people found that those who had diets rich in low-glycemic foods like beans also had the highest levels of hdl cholesterol. If you fail to raise your HDL naturally, ask your doctor about HDL-boosting drugs.
Some drugs work best in combination.
What's better, this tactic cuts the dosage of niacin you need, which strongly reduces the risks of developing common side effects such as flushing, heartburn, and liver damage. Additional research by Carol Ann Shaheen. For the rest of the latest health news, click here . Past Men's Health columns E-MAIL US Send us your comments or questions about Men's Health. Click here for more on Men's Health.