![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVNRf7ghUGcPXd9wTvgVaaF3o1pnVTcfoDwzovEDvkuLM/image.png) Hey everyone! Yesterday I wrote a post that addressed the question: "is it unhealthy to eat a high-fat diet?" Today I'll tell you about HDL and LDL which are extremely pertinent to the questioning of a high-fat diet. LDL stands for "Low-Density Lipoprotein" and is often referred to as "bad cholesterol" because it takes cholesterol to your arteries where it can build up and lead to heart disease and high cholesterol readings. HDL stands for "High-Density Lipoprotein" and is often referred to as "good cholesterol" because it takes cholesterol to your liver, where your liver will break it down and eventually excrete it from your body. Adding more HDL to your diet can actually even decrease your LDL levels, which will lead to an overall improvement in cholesterol and risk for the symptoms of high cholesterol. I found some recommended cholesterol levels from Healthline:

* "HDL: The higher this number, the better. It should be at least higher than 55 mg/dL for females and 45 mg/dL for males. * LDL: The lower this number, the better. It should be no more than 130 mg/dL if you don’t have heart disease, blood vessel disease, or diabetes. It should be no more than 100 mg/dL if you have any of those conditions or high total cholesterol." https://www.healthline.com/health/hdl-vs-ldl-cholesterol#causes

My favorite food sources that are high in HDL: * Olive Oil * Fruit (ones that are high in fiber) * Certain Nuts (my go-to are almonds) * Avocados Also keep in mind that working out more is a great way to naturally lower your LDL levels and get your cholesterol back on track! So long story longer, eating a diet that's high in fat - provided that it's high in the *right* type of fat - will actually lead to improved cholesterol levels!

This is not medical advice, please talk to your doctor if you're concerned about your cholesterol levels! I personally get my cholesterol levels checked yearly!

Day 24 Log:

**Weigh-In:** Start Weight (lbs) | Goal Weight (lbs) | Weight Lost (lbs) :-------------------------:|:-------------------------:|:-------------------------: 198 | 173 | 12 Today's Weight (lbs) | Fat Mass (%) | Body Mass BMI :-------------------------:|:-------------------------:|:-------------------------: 186.2 | 20.2 | 20.3 **Workout:** Leg Day: Movement | Weight lbs | # Reps | # Sets :-------------------------:|:-------------------------:|:-------------------------:|:-------------------------: Back Squat | 245 | 8 | 4 Leg Extensions | 180 | 12-15 | 4 Squat Press | 450 | 8-10 | 4 Hamstring Curl | 220 | 12-15 | 4 Standing Calf Raises | 225 | 15 | 4 Cardio | 10 Minutes - Stair Master | | |

https://steemitimages.com/DQmeGbFrD6Pxjm4Zm7Gcm8aiSSCW6kuEL5HM3NPNxj1Um9Y/image.png Here's the Question of The Day, don't forget to post your answers in the comments!

QOTD: Do you know what your cholesterol levels are? Do you get enough HDL in with your regular diet? What's your favorite food with HDL?

Thanks for reading! Don't forget to leave your thoughts below and I look forward to seeing *you* in the comments! -