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That day, Li Ming hurried to the hospital early in the morning, with obvious anxiety on his face.
He is an ordinary accountant, and his work is busy and regular, and the only pleasure in life is eating. Recently, he overheard someone at a party saying that "sweet potatoes are a talisman for people with high blood lipids", which made him feel terrible. When he arrived at the hospital, he went straight to Dr. Li's office.
Dr. Lee is an experienced nutrition expert with a deep understanding of the relationship between food and disease. After Li Ming sat down, without waiting for the doctor to speak, he asked eagerly: "Doctor Li, I heard that sweet potatoes are extremely unfavorable to those of us with high blood lipids, is it true?"
Dr. Li smiled slightly and signaled Li Ming not to be too nervous. He took out a thick folder from the drawer and began to explain to Li Ming: "Sweet potatoes are indeed rich in carbohydrates, but they are also rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, which are beneficial to the body. For patients with hyperlipidemia, the key lies in the amount and manner of consumption. ”
He took the opportunity to talk about a case, which was a patient he had met earlier, Ms. Zhang. Ms. Zhang also has high blood lipids, but by adjusting her eating habits, eating sweet potatoes in moderation, and exercising properly, not only her blood lipids have been controlled, but her weight has also decreased. "The key is to eat a balanced diet, in moderation. ”
Next, Dr. Li mentioned three other foods that are really not friendly to patients with hyperlipidemia. The first is heavy fast food, which is often too high in fat and salt, and is very unsuitable for people with high blood lipids.
Regarding the second food, baked desserts, they are usually high in sugar and industrially manufactured trans fats, which adversely affect lipid levels in the blood.
As for the third group of foods, i.e. processed meat products such as sausages and bacon, they contain preservatives and artificial colours that may also pose a threat to cardiovascular health, especially in the case of high blood lipids.
Dr. Lee explained in detail why these three foods are harmful to people with high blood lipids, each of which is explained in more than 10 sentences, citing other patients' cases of improvement. He suggested that Li Ming could eliminate these foods from his diet as much as possible, and add some high-fiber foods such as oats and whole wheat products to replace them.
Li Ming breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, he thought that the sweet potatoes he loved to eat would be completely banned, but he didn't expect that it just needed to be controlled in moderation. He thanked Dr. Lee for his patient explanation and asked about some specific dietary adjustments.
Dr Lee reiterated the importance of a balanced diet and gave specific food substitution recommendations. He also reminded Li Ming that in addition to dietary adjustments, regular physical examinations and appropriate exercise are also important means of controlling blood lipids. Dr. Lee advises that Li Ming try a brisk walk of 30 minutes a day or other moderate-intensity exercise to help improve the body's metabolic capacity.
As Li Ming was about to leave, Dr. Li added: "Remember, everyone's constitution and situation are different, so when adjusting your diet and lifestyle habits, it is best to do so according to your actual situation and under the guidance of a professional. ”
On the way out of the hospital, Li Ming thought about today's conversation, and he realized that health really can't just rely on temporary cramming, but should be a normal part of life. He decided to start today and face up to his eating habits and strive to create a healthier living environment.
Li Ming learned that sweet potatoes are not the so-called "life talismans", and the key lies in how to eat them scientifically. At the same time, he also has a clear understanding of the foods that really need to be avoided, and this knowledge will guide his future lifestyle adjustments.
The average person often misunderstands or overreacts when confronted with health information. The right thing to do is to seek professional advice and make adjustments based on the individual's actual circumstances.
We have not only seen how an ordinary person responds scientifically and rationally to his own health problems, but also seen the patience and meticulousness of professional doctors in popularizing medical knowledge. These are the attitudes and methods that each of us should learn in the pursuit of a healthy life.
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