An ideal HDL level is 60 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL) or above. If HDL level is below 40 mg/dL then it is considered as low. Quit smoking first, smoking is the high impact factor which effect on your good cholesterol. Aerobic exercise daily for at least 30 minutes can help to improve your HDL level. Eat whole grains, including bran, cereals, and brown or wild rice may also help to increase HDL level. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish, can lower your LDL and increase your HDL. Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol, including red wine, has been shown to raise HDL
