Eggs
Eggs contain a fair amount of protein. However, they also high cholesterol, but they don’t affect blood cholesterol [6]. Consuming eggs raises HDL cholesterol. HDL means high-density lipoprotein, which is also called good cholesterol. Individuals with a high HDL level usually have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and other medical conditions. Eating eggs is a good way of increasing HDL. One study shows that eating two eggs per day for six weeks increased HDL levels by 10% in humans. A large egg has 6 grams of protein and 78 calories.