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Cholesterol, like diabetes, is a silent killer. Gradually, our arteries become clogged. If we don’t take a blood test, we can’t find out until the early symptoms strike: chest pain while making efforts, leg pain when walking for some time.

This disease can lead to myocardial infarction or stroke, sometimes fatal.

Cholesterol carried in the blood contains, amongst other the LDL fraction (low density lipoprotein) which is deposited on the arteries’ walls and the HDL fraction (high density lipoprotein) which, on the contrary, protects the arteries.

Numerous recent studies show that, especially when it is oxidized, cholesterol becomes dangerous. What is oxidized cholesterol? Our cells produce free radicals which are unstable molecules to destroy germs, and diseased or cancerous cells.

Under normal conditions, our cells have enzymes, vitamins and trace elements that allow them to control the production of free radicals.
But in the presence of abnormal radiations, intense pollution, an unbalanced diet poor in fruits and vegetables, containing vegetable oils of low quality, the production of free radicals gets carried away.

The consequence of excessive production of free radicals is the cholesterol oxidation. Cholesterol is bombarded with unstable electrons and decomposes slowly. The good (HDL) cholesterol gets oxidized cannot do its cleansing job. And oxidized LDL cholesterol is attacked by white blood killer cells. But these cells, in turn become intoxicated by the free radicals. This has the effect of developing atherosclerosis plaque much faster than it would normally.

To reduce these risks, we need on one hand to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol. On the other hand, we need to fight the excessive production of free radicals. Anti-cholesterol drugs can reduce LDL and slightly increase HDL but the best way to increase your HDL is to have regular physical activity, even moderate and eat fresh foods loaded with antioxidants like fresh fruits and vegetables.

However, the cholesterol drugs cannot fight oxidation. This limits their effectiveness. Fortunately, a well-balanced diet rich in antioxidants, minerals, trace elements and vitamins limit cholesterol’s oxidation.

Whether you take drugs or not, it is in your interest to adopt this type of diet and have some regular physical activity.

What kind of food to take?

The easiest healthy diet to follow is the Mediterranean-style cuisine. Especially the traditional French Mediterranean cuisine that combines wonderful health benefits and the French cuisine’s reputation for delicious food.

Alain Braux, a French chef and experienced nutritherapist wrote a book on the topic: “How to Lower Your Cholesterol with French Gourmet Food. A Practical Guide “.You will find tasty Mediterranean diet recipes in it.

You can learn more about this subject and even download an abridged version of his book for free by clicking below.

http://lowerldlcholesterol.blogspot.com/

I am passionate about disease prevention and natural medicines. I firmly believe that many diseases can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle

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