hi reinout...HDL is good cholesterol and LDL is bad cholesterol.. you need to focus on increasing the good and reducing the bad one..since you are on borderline level it is very simple.. start with brisk walks daily for 1 hour..eat lot of fiber like fruits, almonds, walnuts, salads with lunch and dinner..avoid egg yolk and red meat.. also avoid saturated fats like butter, ghee, pastries, chips, bakery products, whole milk etc..have fish atleast 3 times/wee.. also start taking fish oil omega 3 capsules to increase HDL and reduce LDL.. with all this you will see great results.. green plenty of water, green tea and coconut water..dont stress and enjoy life..

Hi,
Welcome to HCM
Your lipid profile is low HDL level and slightly high LDL level,we should also know total cholesterol level and Triglycerides.
You have not mentioned your age and diet habits,and family history of Lipid or heart disorders.
Few life-style changes, which includes food habits, cessation of smoking, cutting down alcoholic beverages, weight control and regular exercises.
First step in the management of hyperlipidaemias. Frequent snacks and canned or commercially available precooked food (junk food) should be abandoned as they are rich in fats and cream as well as refined carbohydrates.
Alcohol supplies empty calories; its intake should be restricted to social purposes in a patient with dyslipidaemia and in others should not exceed 30 g/day.
Regular exercise burns calories and also help to raise good Cholesterol HDL.
If you take Garlic daily it help to reduce cholesterol to some exent.
Butter, ghee, hydrogenated oil, palm and coconut oil, whole milk and dairy products, meat or chicken fat, coffee whitener, cream and ice cream should be avoided.
Mustard oil, til oil, fish fat can be taken in desirable quantities.
If lipids are not controlled by life style modifications drug therapy can be taken after consultation with Physician.
Take care
good Luck.