Have a glass of wine

5 natural ways to lower your cholesterol

For healthy arteries, you'll need to lower your LDL level, and also try to boost your HDL level. Here are five easy ways to do it

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Have a glass of wine

Alcohol—no matter what kind you drink—raises HDL levels. "Moderate" means one drink a day for a woman, and two a day for a man. If you drink more than that, the damage could outweigh any benefits. Red wine offers additional benefits: powerful antioxidants that come from the grape skin.