HDL is the cholesterol that is BAD for you?

HDL= High Density Lipoprotein (good cholesterol)

You want your HDL (good) to be higher and your LDL (bad) to be lower.

HDL cholesterol is the good cholesterol in your body, and having high levels of this kind of cholesterol is something you want for your long-term cardiac health. Foods and supplements that can boost your HDL levels include foods with highly soluble fiber. Omega-3 fatty acids have also been linked to higher levels of HDL; fish and flax seed oil are good sources of this type of fatty acid. Eliminating trans-fat is also a helpful way to keep HDL up. Last, mild to moderate consumption of alcohol, particularly red wine, is also good for keeping HDL levels elevated.

HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein, and it is considered the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove the LDL, otherwise known as the "bad" cholesterol, from arteries. You can learn more at http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/tc/high-cholesterol-overview