1.   Because olive oil lowers blood levels of damaging LDL cholesterol without lowering protective HDL cholesterol, it has acquired a reputation as a heart-healthy oil.

2.   Alcohol raises blood levels of protective HDL cholesterol, which helps rid arteries of fatty deposits.

3.   SOY FOODS Eating soy protein daily can lower the blood level of heart-damaging LDL cholesterol and raise protective HDL cholesterol.

4.   The pills lower total cholesterol and artery-clogging LDL cholesterol, while raising protective HDL cholesterol.