There is a “cholesterol magnate” around us, and no, it’s not the eggs we always thought it was! Isn’t that surprising? Let me reveal its true face to you, and then tell you how to avoid elevated blood lipids, so listen carefully!
When it comes to cholesterol, do you immediately think of eggs? Especially the egg yolks, many people try to avoid them, fearing that eating cholesterol will cause it to rise rapidly. But in fact, the cholesterol in eggs doesn’t have that much impact on us.
The latest research shows that for most people, eating an egg a day does not significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is because most of the cholesterol in our bodies is synthesized by ourselves, and the cholesterol ingested from food only accounts for a small part.
Eggs also contain rich high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, which are beneficial to the body. Now, can egg lovers breathe a sigh of relief?
But don’t be too happy yet, the real “cholesterol magnate” is still ahead! After a series of investigations and studies, we found that there are several types of foods that are the main culprits for skyrocketing cholesterol levels. Don’t want elevated blood lipids? Then you must eat less of these 4 foods!
The first type is animal organs. I know, many people love it, pig liver, beef tripe, chicken gizzards… they are so delicious. Do you know? The cholesterol content in these organs is really high!
In 100 grams of pig liver, there is 288 milligrams of cholesterol, which is several times that of an egg! If you eat a lot of them for a long time, it’s strange if your blood lipids don’t rise! It’s okay to occasionally taste them, but don’t make them a regular dish. We still need to eat more vegetables and fruits, that’s what’s really good for the body.
The second type is certain seafood, especially shrimp roe, crab paste, and so on. I’m also a seafood lover, every time I eat crabs, the crab paste is my favorite. But unfortunately, these delicious things also have shockingly high cholesterol content. There are 466 milligrams of cholesterol in 100 grams of crab paste! That’s even higher than pig liver!
When eating seafood, we should be careful, don’t just indulge in mouth-watering delicacies and forget about our health. We can choose some seafood with low cholesterol content, such as fish, shrimp, which can satisfy our cravings without burdening the body too much.
The third type is dairy products such as cream, butter. I know, many people like to add these when baking or making desserts to enhance the flavor. Do you know? These dairy products are rich in saturated fatty acids! Eating too much saturated fatty acids not only raises cholesterol but also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases!
We should control ourselves, don’t sacrifice our health for a bit of sweetness. We can choose some low-fat dairy products to replace these high-fat dairy products, such as low-fat milk, yogurt, etc. This way we can satisfy our taste buds without having a big impact on our bodies.
The last type is processed meat products like bacon, sausages, and so on. To be honest, I used to love these meat products too, but that was in the past. Now I know that these processed meat products not only contain a lot of salt but also often have additives and preservatives, which are not good for the body if consumed in excess. Moreover, they can also cause cholesterol to rise!
For the sake of health, we should try to eat less of these processed meat products. We can choose fresh meats like chicken, fish as substitutes for these processed meat products. These fresh meats not only taste delicious but also have higher nutritional value!
After talking so much about the “cholesterol magnate,” do you already know how to avoid elevated blood lipids? That’s right! It’s by eating less of these 4 foods!
In addition to dietary control, we also need to pay attention to more exercise and maintain good lifestyle habits. Health cannot be maintained by just a few individual tricks, but requires efforts from all aspects of our lives.
Speaking of exercise, it is a great helper in lowering cholesterol! Persisting in aerobic exercise a few times a week, such as running, swimming, cycling, can effectively help us lower cholesterol levels. Moreover, exercise can also improve our mood! Isn’t it a win-win situation?
Maintaining good lifestyle habits is also very important. We need to ensure an adequate amount of sleep, avoid staying up late; and we need to quit smoking and limit alcohol, don’t let these bad habits hinder our bodies. In this way, our bodies can be healthier and more energetic!
In addition, I would like to remind everyone of one thing: regular medical check-ups! Many people wait until they have a health problem before going to the hospital, but by then it is often too late. If we can have regular check-ups, we can timely detect problems in our bodies and solve them early! In this way, our bodies can be healthier and live longer!
Although high cholesterol can be a headache, we don’t need to be overly anxious. As long as we pay attention to our diet, exercise more, have regular check-ups, maintain good lifestyle habits, we can control it well.
In life, it’s better to be happy! Let’s not be too strict with these dietary restrictions, it’s okay to indulge occasionally, as long as we are aware of what we’re doing.
During festivals and celebrations, every household prepares sumptuous dishes to enjoy. At this time, we don’t need to be too restrained; we can taste some delicious food in moderation. But remember to eat in moderation! Don’t overindulge!
Sometimes, after a busy day at work, we come home wanting to relax with some good food. At such times, we can choose relatively healthy delicacies to satisfy our taste buds.
We can make a vegetable salad or grill a chicken breast to eat. This way, we can satisfy our taste buds without burdening our bodies too much!
Friends, though we’ve identified the “cholesterol magnate,” there’s no need to be overly nervous or afraid of it. As long as we pay more attention in daily life, maintain good habits in diet and lifestyle, have regular medical check-ups, exercise moderately…
We can control it well! Friends, stop worrying about high cholesterol! Take action now! Let’s work together to stay healthy and enjoy a good life!
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