Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent-and Reverse-It

by Richard J. Johnson

Studies suggest that LDL cholesterol is bad, as it is associated with plaques in our arteries that increase our risk for heart disease. In contrast, HDL cholesterol is considered good, because it may reduce our risk for heart disease. People with metabolic syndrome typically have low concentrations of the good HDL cholesterol, while their levels of bad LDL cholesterol may or may not be elevated. CHAPTER