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On a sunny weekend, Li Qingqing and his family enjoyed a pleasant afternoon in the park in the city center.
On the way, they meet a group of elderly people who are exercising in the park, which sparks a topic of health among their families.
"Health is more important than anything else. Li Qingqing sighed, and the topic immediately turned to her recent physical examination experience.
Li Qingqing, 59 years old, is a high school history teacher who loves reading and walking.
During a recent check-up, the doctor told her that her dyslipidemia had reached a point where she needed active intervention.
The diagnosis of hyperlipidemia made Li Qingqing very puzzled, she thought that her eating habits were not bad, and she insisted on a low-oil and low-salt diet every day.
However, in an in-depth conversation with the doctor, she learned that certain seemingly healthy foods can also become invisible drivers of high blood lipids.
Regarding the common saying that "eating peanuts is easy to clog blood vessels", the doctor explained that this is a misunderstanding.
Peanuts contain a lot of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids that are good for the heart, and eating some peanuts in moderation is actually good for the heart, and it will not clog the blood vessels.
But if you eat too much, especially the kind of fried peanuts, because of the high calorie content, eating too much for a long time may indeed increase blood lipids, which is not a good thing for blood vessels.
When it comes to foods that are easy to clog blood vessels, doctors specifically point out three types: the first is barbecue food, which will produce some bad chemicals when cooked at high temperatures, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are harmful to blood vessels if eaten for a long time;
Secondly, those packaged pastries should also be eaten less, because there are usually a lot of trans fats and sugars in them, and eating too many of these things can quickly increase blood lipids;
Finally, although full-fat dairy products can provide us with abundant calcium, their high fat content can also be a hidden risk to blood lipids.
Li Qingqing has a deep understanding of this, and recalls the barbecue and desserts he usually likes to eat, and can't help but regret it.
The doctor also introduced some lifestyle suggestions for improving blood lipids, including adjusting the diet and increasing the appropriate amount of physical activity.
In further exchanges, the doctor shared an interesting point where she mentioned that people often ignore the psychological effects of food.
In addition to the direct nutritional value of food, the psychological satisfaction it brings will also affect people's eating behavior, thus indirectly affecting health.
For example, people may choose high-sugar or high-fat foods for comfort when they are feeling down, and this emotionally driven eating habit can lead to dyslipidemia in the long run.
After returning home, Li began to gradually adjust his eating habits, reducing his intake of barbecue and desserts, while adding more vegetables and whole grains.
She also realizes that a healthy lifestyle is not only about eating healthy, but also about proper psychological adjustment and regular physical activity.
The end of the story, instead of a summary, asks the question: how can we effectively manage emotions in our daily lives to avoid unhealthy eating behaviors, given the important role of psychological factors in the formation of eating habits?
This question can be analyzed in detail from the perspective of mental health.
Strategies for effective emotional management include regular self-reflection to understand and identify one's emotional state;
Not only do these strategies help people cope with the stresses and challenges in their lives, but they also prevent emotional eating, which promotes overall well-being.
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