A few years ago, high blood lipids were known as the patent disease of middle-aged and elderly people, but now, the population with high blood lipids is becoming more widespread, with more young people quietly elevating their blood lipids. High blood lipids may seem to have little impact on the body, but once it exceeds a certain value, it can lead to the sudden onset of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
The factors contributing to high blood lipids generally come from diet, with egg yolk being the most well-known culprit among the major causes of high blood lipids. Although egg yolk is nutritious, it contains one of the highest cholesterol levels. The cholesterol content in one egg yolk is 15 milligrams, and consuming egg yolks or egg products can lead to excessive cholesterol in the blood.
However, the culprit of high blood lipids is not limited to egg yolks. Doctors point out: consuming these 3 items in a meal is equivalent to drinking a bucket of oil:
1. Pork Liver
Pork liver is a common meat on our dining table, rich in nutrients that can supplement iron, but it also has a high cholesterol content. Internal organs like pork liver are known as the culprits of “three highs” diseases, and regular consumption can cause blood lipids to thicken, leading to blood vessel blockages.
2. Braised Pork
Many middle-aged and elderly people enjoy eating delicious braised pork with alcohol to complement their meals. While it satisfies the appetite, the blood lipids quietly increase. Excessive consumption of such foods can lead to excess fat beyond the body’s metabolism, making it easier for blood lipid concentrations to rise and cause vessel blockages.
3. Stewed Meat
Meats like beer-braised duck, mushroom chicken, and stewed pig’s trotters, are among the sources that cause elevated blood lipids, so those with high blood lipids should avoid overconsumption. These foods produce a lot of fat after stewing, and frequent consumption can lead to fat accumulation, resulting in elevated blood lipid concentrations and thickening blood.
High blood lipids are not a minor illness, and the following hazards should be taken seriously:
1. Formation of blood clots, blocking blood vessels
2. Arteries harden, leading to arteriosclerosis
3. Blood sugar and blood pressure rise simultaneously
4. Cause coronary heart disease, angina pectoris
5. Lead to cerebral infarction, causing paralysis
6. Lead to diabetes, kidney failure
7. Cause myocardial infarction
The hazards of elevated blood lipids are significant, how to lower blood lipids?
1. Give the blood vessels a “bath”
As blood lipid concentrations increase, the pressure on the blood vessels also increases, leading to blockages from blood lipids and clots. Apart from restricting diet, individuals with high blood lipids should consume nutrients that care for blood vessels daily, giving the blood vessels a “bath”.
2. Dietary control
People with high blood lipids should restrict their diet intake, avoid high-fat fatty meat and fried foods, high-cholesterol internal organ foods, and high-sugar desserts and cakes. The diet should be light and nutritious, with a focus on consuming vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits.
3. Maintain exercise
Those with high blood lipids are often found among individuals who consume but do not exercise, leading to obesity. Therefore, exercising is essential. Sweating during exercise can burn body fat, promote blood circulation, prevent clot formation, and blood vessel blockages. Choose light exercises during workouts and avoid overly intense activities.
