Nowadays, more and more people are being diagnosed with high blood lipids. The main reason is that people’s living conditions have improved, they often indulge in rich foods, which over time leads to an increase in triglycerides and cholesterol levels in the blood vessels, causing high blood lipids.
Research has found that the incidence of high blood lipids increases after the age of 40, with the peak occurring around age 45, and even higher after the age of 65. Therefore, as people reach middle age, it is essential to pay attention to stabilizing blood lipid levels and reduce the consumption of these three types of meat, no matter how much they are liked.
The “root cause” of high blood lipids has been identified. After the age of 45, try to consume less of these 3 types of meat:
1. Animal internal organs:
Animal internal organs are common and delicious on the dining table, but it is advisable to consume them less in daily life, especially for people over 45 years old. Organs like pig liver, pig kidneys, and fatty duck liver have very high cholesterol content. Regular consumption may lead to high blood lipids.
2. Cured meats:
Cured meats contain a high amount of salt in the production process. Regular consumption can damage blood vessels and the sodium ions in cured meats can stimulate blood vessels, slowing down blood flow. Prolonged consumption leads to increased triglycerides and cholesterol, raising the risk of high blood lipids.
3. White meat:
White meat contains a high level of fat. Regular consumption can result in inadequate fat metabolism leading to the excess fat being deposited on blood vessel walls, causing elevated triglycerides and atherosclerosis. Over time, this can lead to high blood lipids.
So, who is most likely to have high blood lipids?
1. People with unhealthy diets, who prefer fatty meats and animal internal organs;
2. People who lack exercise and are overweight;
3. People who have irregular eating habits, inadequate dietary fiber intake;
4. People who smoke and drink heavily;
5. People who experience prolonged stress and are easily agitated;
6. People over the age of 40.
When you reach 45 years old, do these 4 things to stabilize blood lipids and possibly prevent high blood lipids:
1. Eat more eggplants:
To stabilize blood lipids, consume more eggplants. Eggplants are rich in saponins, vitamin P, flavonoids, which not only lower cholesterol in blood vessels but also clear and protect blood vessels, reducing the chance of high blood lipids. However, note that eggplants are cold in nature, so avoid them if you have a weak spleen or stomach.
2. Eat more whole grains:
For those with high blood lipids, consuming more whole grains such as radishes, oats, brown rice, millet, corn, mushrooms, flos sophorae, chickpeas, can be beneficial. Grinding these into a powder and drinking it with hot water is a traditional dietary therapy from ancient medical books tailored for people with high blood lipids.
Whole grain powder contains dietary fiber, linoleic acid, saponins, chitin, vitamins E and K, helps to eliminate excess cholesterol, reduces triglycerides and cholesterol levels, and cleanses blood vessels, preventing high blood lipids. It is suitable for individuals with high blood lipids.
3. Climb stairs every day:
To prevent and avoid high blood lipids, engage in regular exercise like climbing stairs. It is not exhaustive yet effective. It is recommended to climb stairs for about 30 minutes every day, consistently. While climbing, remember to stay hydrated, keeping blood vessels clear and aiding in stabilizing blood lipids.
4. Avoid smoking and drinking:
Smoking and drinking not only harm the liver and lungs but also stimulate blood vessels, leading to the accumulation of toxins and waste in blood vessels, increasing the burden on blood vessels, raising triglyceride and cholesterol content, and the risk of high blood lipids. Therefore, to avoid high blood lipids and maintain stable blood lipids, stay away from smoking and drinking as much as possible.
