As a common chronic disease, hyperlipidemia, also known as the disease of the affluent, is closely related to diet and irregular lifestyle. For example, frequently consuming high-fat, high-calorie foods can lead to excessive fat accumulation, causing elevated blood lipids.
Hyperlipidemia is becoming increasingly common, and staying in a high blood lipid state for a long time can cause significant harm to the body.
Therefore, it is important to control blood lipids in daily life. Many people suggest that to control blood lipids, one should eat more vegetables and less meat. But is this approach really effective?
What are the signals of abnormal blood lipids in the body?
1. Dizziness
Many patients with hyperlipidemia often experience dizziness, especially older people who may feel hot when waking up and then gradually improve. They are particularly prone to this after meals. In fact, this is caused by high blood lipids in our bodies.
2. Yellow nodules on the hands
When blood lipids are abnormal, some parts of the body may develop yellow nodules known as xanthomas, such as on hands, finger joints, elbow joints, buttocks, etc.
Most of these nodules indicate potential familial genetic lipid abnormalities and suggest a serious condition of high blood lipids that should be taken seriously. This is also a signal sent by the body when blood lipids are elevated. When these yellow nodules appear, it is important to promptly check the level of blood lipids.
3. Decreased vision
Some people may experience blurry vision or decreased vision, which may be due to the gradual thickening of blood lipids, slowing down blood flow, leading to transient ischemia and hypoxia in the retina or optic nerve.
4. Oily dandruff on the scalp
This type of oily dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis, is usually caused by excessive scalp oil secretion. This oily dandruff is typically yellow or gray-white, adhering to the scalp and difficult to remove. Sometimes it may also be accompanied by symptoms such as scalp itching, redness, or tenderness.
This type of oily dandruff may also be related to high blood lipids because excessive oil can affect the normal function of hair follicles and capillaries.
5. Facial asymmetry
For most people, their facial features are symmetrical. However, individuals with high blood lipids may experience facial asymmetry due to impaired blood supply and oxygen supply to the brain, which can easily lead to thrombosis. This condition can also cause damage to facial nerves, resulting in facial paralysis. It is important not to ignore these symptoms.
At age 92, Academician Chen has been researching blood lipids for many years and warns: Besides meat, avoid eating these 3 types of vegetables as much as possible!
Chen Keji graduated from Fujian Medical College in 1954; started working at the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in April 1956; held positions at the Xiyuan Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a resident physician, associate researcher, and researcher since 1963;
Became the director of the Cardiovascular Research Laboratory at Xiyuan Hospital in 1978; elected as a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1991; appointed as the deputy director of the Biology Division of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1998; and became the director of the National Key Laboratory of TCM Wet Syndrome Co-founded by Provincial and Ministerial Departments, and the chairman of the Academic Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in March 2021.
1. Pumpkin
Pumpkin is rich in carbohydrates, as well as carotene, vitamin C, B vitamins, and various trace elements. Eating pumpkin can not only provide the body with necessary nutrients but also benefit the spleen and stomach.
Pumpkin is a low-fat food, with approximately 0.1g fat per 100g of pumpkin, so consumption does not lead to fat accumulation in the body. However, friends with hyperlipidemia should avoid eating pumpkin as prolonged consumption can raise blood sugar levels, increase blood viscosity, hinder the excretion of fats and impurities from the body, and potentially elevate blood lipids.
2. Pickles
Some older individuals trying to control their blood lipids choose to eat less meat and opt for pickles, thinking that pickles contain little fat and are cost-effective.
If you believe that eating pickles can help regulate blood lipids, you are mistaken. Consuming pickles can increase blood lipids, blood pressure, and even blood sugar abnormalities.
Marinated foods contain high levels of sodium, which has strong hydrophilic properties that absorb water from inside cells into the bloodstream, leading to increased blood pressure. Prolonged consumption can also thicken the blood, elevating blood lipids.
3. Fennel
Many people enjoy using fennel to make dumplings and buns. It tastes delicious. However, fennel is a vegetable high in sodium content. Eating too much can disrupt normal body metabolism, leading to uncontrolled blood lipids. Therefore, individuals with hyperlipidemia should consume fennel in moderation.
To maintain stable blood lipids, you can eat these items more:
1. Onions
Onions contain a compound called onion oil, which can lower cholesterol, improve atherosclerosis, and increase the level of high-density lipoprotein. Onions can also reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, have an anti-thrombotic effect, and lower blood viscosity, similar to aspirin.
2. Black Fungus
Modern medical pharmacological experiments have shown that the polysaccharides in black fungus can reduce triglycerides and total cholesterol levels in the blood, increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, inhibit platelet aggregation, prevent internal blood clot formation, promote smoother blood circulation, and help prevent and reduce cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis.
In addition, the crude fiber, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and other substances in black fungus can reduce blood clots, lower blood viscosity, and help lower blood lipids.
3. Kiwi
To stabilize triglyceride levels and improve blood viscosity, you can consume more kiwi. Kiwi is a popular fruit that is sour, sweet, juicy, and nutritious, containing various essential vitamins for the body.
Vitamin C, in particular, is a potent antioxidant that can protect blood vessels and enhance vascular elasticity.
Adequate intake of vitamin C helps lower triglyceride levels, facilitates waste excretion into blood vessels, and provides necessary minerals and trace elements, boosting immune function when eaten in moderation.
4. Deep-Sea Fish
If triglyceride levels in the body fluctuate over the long term, consider consuming deep-sea fish as part of your diet. This can promote blood circulation, improve blood viscosity issues, and help control cholesterol and triglyceride levels in blood vessels.
Deep-sea fish contain alkaline components that function similarly to anti-inflammatory drugs in pharmacology. These alkaline components can quickly activate immune molecules in the body, enhance immune function, and effectively fight inflammation and bacteria.
