With the increase in economic level and changes in lifestyle, modern people’s habits, dietary habits, etc. have undergone tremendous adjustments compared to the past. At the same time, the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in the population has shown a linearly increasing trend.
According to a set of research data previously published by the World Health Organization, we can clearly know that the proportion of deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases almost reaches 44% of all deaths from diseases, which has exceeded cancer in terms of data.
If we compare cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases to a “super mine” of human health risks, perhaps it is not exaggerated at all. Therefore, it is very necessary for us to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases early.
If you do not want to become a victim of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, it is important to understand the triggering factors behind the diseases.
The cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases we are talking about include various diseases such as coronary heart disease, cerebral infarction, etc. Most of these diseases have a lot to do with one’s own dietary structure and lifestyle, especially incorrect dietary structure, greatly increasing the risk of disease.
So, what kind of poor dietary structure will catalyze cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases? If you want healthy blood vessels, it is best to stay away from these 3 types of food as soon as possible.
1. Foods with high saturated fatty acid content
Whether domestically or internationally, similar studies have been conducted, that is, when the body consumes foods with high saturated fatty acid content excessively, the cholesterol content in the blood of the body will increase sharply, including a lot of bad cholesterol.
In this case, the concentration of blood in the body will be affected, the blood will become particularly viscous, which can easily lead to poor blood flow, thereby increasing the likelihood of developing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
In our diet, foods with high saturated fatty acid content are mainly some animal fats, such as lard, butter, chicken skin, etc. Moreover, in the nuts that people love to eat, the content of saturated fatty acids is also relatively high.
Therefore, it is recommended that everyone pay more attention to the intake of these foods, and try to eat less or avoid them.
2. Foods high in sugar
The most representative of high-sugar foods are desserts, such as cakes, candies, beverages, etc., many people have no resistance to these types of foods.
What many people overlook is that if these high-sugar foods are consumed too much, it can also increase the body’s burden, make the blood thicker, easily produce thrombosis in the body, and provide an opportunity for the onset of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
The reason for this is that these foods contain a large amount of trans fatty acids, which, like saturated fatty acids, easily increase the risk of vascular lesions. Trans fatty acids promote the development of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
In addition, excessive intake of sweets can also cause obesity, leading to problems such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and is not conducive to human health in general.
3. Foods high in salt
The most typical characteristic of this type of food is that their “sodium” content is seriously excessive. Once these foods are consumed excessively, it is easy to cause abnormalities in the body’s blood pressure.
If, in daily life, one uses a large amount of added salt and some other seasonings to stir-fry dishes to achieve a rich taste, it is easy to make the food unhealthy.
Moreover, if one likes to eat some pickled foods, such as bacon, pickled fish, pickles, etc., it will easily cause abnormal blood pressure. Over time, it will gradually harden the arteries, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases will naturally follow.
Therefore, if you do not want your blood vessels to be traumatized, for your health, these 3 types of foods must be eaten as little as possible. In addition, it is necessary to cultivate good lifestyle habits, quit smoking, quit drinking, and control one’s hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia in a reasonable manner. In leisure time, engage in more physical activities—all these are methods to care for blood vessels. By doing so, the possibility of developing cerebrovascular diseases will naturally be greatly reduced.
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