Zheng Zhi is a 45-year-old programmer, due to high work pressure, irregular life and rest, unhealthy diet, often eat some high-fat, high-sugar fast food and snacks, a physical examination, he was found to have high blood lipids, the doctor advised him to control his diet, exercise more. However, after a few months, Zheng Zhi's blood lipid level has not decreased, but has an upward trend.
Zheng Zhi decided to go to the hospital to consult a professional doctor. After carefully inquiring about his lifestyle habits and diet, the doctor found that the key to the problem was that Zheng Zhi was not strict enough about his diet, and the doctor told him that in order to lower blood lipids, in addition to medication, lifestyle changes were crucial, especially dietary habits.
In particular, the doctor mentions 4 foods to avoid:
Animal offal: such as chicken liver, pork liver, etc., although rich in nutrients, but high cholesterol content;
Fatty meats and fried foods: rich in saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids, which can increase low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease;
Egg yolk: Although it is highly nutritious, it contains more than 1,200 mg of cholesterol per 100 grams;
Sweets, refined sugar: excessive intake can lead to obesity and indirectly increase blood lipids;
Such as lean meat, deep-sea fish, nuts, soy products, etc., at the same time, eat more vegetables and fruits, supplement dietary fiber, help reduce cholesterol absorption. In addition, consistent exercise and weight control are also effective measures to lower blood lipids.
The doctor suggested that he start with these high-fat foods and choose healthier ingredients, Zheng Zhi followed the doctor's advice, adjusted the diet structure, ate small and frequent meals, ate more light and easy-to-digest food, and no matter how busy he was at work, he would also find time to go to the gym to exercise. Gradually, he felt lighter and his mental state was much better. Three months later, Zheng Zhi's blood lipid level dropped significantly and returned to the normal range.
From Zheng Zhi's experience, it can be seen that although hyperlipidemia is a common chronic disease, it can be effectively controlled by adhering to a healthy lifestyle. In fact, lifestyle changes, such as eating a balanced diet, controlling weight, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, and psychological balance, have a comprehensive and far-reaching impact on health.
Of course, for some patients with family hereditary and primary hyperlipidemia, life intervention alone may not be enough, and it is necessary to take medications under the guidance of a doctor, but lifestyle improvement is always the basis of treatment. Just like Zhang Zhongjing said in "Jin Kui Yaolu": "The treatment of diseases must be based on the root," for hyperlipidemia, life habits are the "roots", how to live, determines whether the blood lipids will be silent, and whether the disease will be riddled with.
In short, to control hyperlipidemia, you need comprehensive and systematic health management, eating a light and low-fat diet is the first priority, in addition to keeping your mouth shut, opening your legs, learning to release pressure, and maintaining an optimistic and peaceful attitude. Only by following a healthy lifestyle can the elevated blood lipid number return to normal, stay away from the threat of cardiovascular disease, and reap a healthy and beautiful life.
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