What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is said to be a waxy substance which is produced in the body by the liver.Cholesterol is carried in the blood with proteins called lipoproteins.These Lipoproteins are of two main forms,  (LDL )low density lipoprotein and (HDL)high density lipoprotein.

Too much of LDL cholesterol is unhealthy so it is referred to as bad cholesterol. HDL is often referred to as good cholesterol because it is healthy to our body. When LDL level increase to higher ratio, might lead to maximum possibility for heart attack stroke.Prevent LDL Cholesterol and heart disease with fruits such as Guava,Cherries,Pomegranate,Citrus fruits,Apple,Blueberries,Cranberries.

Prevent LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease with Fruits

Guava

Latest research found that Person eating guava fruit for a week had an average reduction in their systolic blood pressure of nine points and diastolic pressure dropped eight points. Guava helps to reduce cholesterol level in the blood and maintains the fluidity of blood.

Guava being very rich in fiber and hypoglycemic in nature, helps reducing blood pressure. Consumption of guava fruit can cause a substantial reduction in Blood Pressure, blood lipids and decrease in HDL-cholesterol due to its higher potassium and soluble fiber content.

Cherries

cherries reduces the cholesterol level in the blood because
Cherries are high in pectin soluble fibre
Cherries are very high in potassium
Cherries contain powerful quercetin and phytosterols
Cherries a high dose of anthocyanins

Consuming a cup of cherries daily, will help in reducing Blood Pressure, blood lipids and also decrease in HDL-cholesterol. High Blood pressure level leads to serious heart attack,heart failure and stroke.These fibre in cherries reduces the cholesterol level in the blood and maintains the fluidity of blood.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate juice contributes rich antioxidant components that protect the LDL cholesterol particles from oxidation. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage of the walls of arteries, thus preventing heart disease.

Also protects arteries from clots since pomegranate helps in good flow of blood stream throughout the body. Daily intakes of pomegranate juice reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes.

Citrus fruitsCitrus fruits may improve blood flow through coronary arteries, reduces blood Clots in arteries and prevent bad cholesterol formation in artery.

Apple
the Latest research released that people eating apples daily can lower the level of cholesterol. Also Apple arrests plaques and inflammation in artery walls.

Blueberries
Blueberry juice prevent heart attack because of its flavonoids known as anthocyanins.These anthocyanin which is responsible for its red, purple colour is said to be best antioxidant  and helps in good flow of blood stream in the bodyCRANBERRIES
Latest Research released from National Institutes of Health that cranberries are rich in an antioxidant compound, called polyphenols that  helps in good blood circulation.cranberries could serve as a natural way to prevent poor heart health. Consumption of cranberries can cause decrease in HDL-cholesterol due to soluble fiber content present in it.