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We\u2019ve often discussed famous diets such as \u201cMediterranean diet,\u201d \u201cDASH diet\u201d and \u201clow \u2013carb-diets\u201d for their cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering abilities.<\/p>\nWe\u2019ve often discussed famous diets such as \u201cMediterranean diet,\u201d \u201cDASH diet\u201d and \u201clow \u2013carb-diets\u201d for their cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering abilities.<\/p>\n
However, a Swedish study performed at Lund University reveals an old, traditional but little known diet that may blow all these fad-diets away with its amazing health benefits.<\/p>\n
It was proven to drastically improve high cholesterol and high blood pressure, as well as positively impact type 2 diabetes and body weight.<\/p>\n
A recent study done by researchers at Lund University, Sweden, revealed that the \u201cNordic diet\u201d has an amazing ability to decrease harmful LDL cholesterol in blood and promote the increase of \u201cgood\u201d HDL cholesterol.<\/p>\n
The Nordic diet study was performed by dividing participants into two groups.<\/p>\n
The first group was asked to change their diet into going mostly on a Nordic diet for a period of time. This diet mainly consists of local berries, root vegetables, legumes, whole grains and cabbage. They also increased nut, poultry, fish and rapeseed oil consumption.<\/p>\n
The second study participant group had no diet restrictions. They continued eating the same amounts of fat, red meats and white bread. They also consumed considerably less healthy Nordic diet foods. Instead of rapeseed oil they ate butter. <\/p>\n
After research, scientists gathered blood samples to compare the results of both participant groups. <\/p>\n
The researchers discovered that study participants who were on a healthy Nordic diet had significantly lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol. The amount of damaging fat particles in blood was also decreased dramatically.<\/p>\n
In addition, they had decreased levels of inflammation and improved pre-diabetes compared to the \u201cfree-for-all\u201d group.
\nThis Scandinavian study once again proves the importance of a healthy diet. <\/p>\n
Not only does it provide us with the critical vitamins and nutrients, but it also helps to maintain healthy weight- which is crucial to our heart health and well being.<\/p>\n
So, let\u2019s take advantage of this time of the year. It is the best time to load ourselves with vitamins and minerals, as well as and fibers from fresh fruits, vegetables and berries.<\/p>\n
Remember also that if you do suffer from life threatening conditions like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, easy, medicine free alternatives exist to get rid of them forever…<\/p>\n