Hyperlipidemia is an important risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. For patients with hyperlipidemia, dietary and lifestyle changes, as well as necessary medications, are the key to controlling blood lipids.
However, some people with hyperlipidemia may find that their blood lipid levels are difficult to control despite taking medications. This may be because their diet still contains some foods that can significantly affect blood lipid levels.
This article will introduce four foods that people with hyperlipidemia should eat as little as possible, and how to better control blood lipids by adjusting diet and lifestyle habits.
Blood lipids have not been lowered
What are the consequences
Blockage of blood vessels:
If the blood lipid is high, plaque is easy to form in the blood vessels, and the blood vessels will narrow over time, and the blood flow will not be smooth.
Heart disease:
When blood lipids are high, the blood vessels supplying the heart are easily blocked, which may cause angina pectoris and even myocardial infarction in severe cases.
Stroke:
If plaque in a blood vessel blocks the blood vessels that supply the brain, it can lead to a stroke, which is often referred to as a stroke.
Fatty liver:
A long-term high-fat diet may lead to excessive fat deposition in the liver, forming fatty liver and seriously affecting liver function.
Acute pancreatitis:
High blood lipids can sometimes cause acute pancreatitis, which is a sudden, severe condition that can be difficult to manage.
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These 4 foods should be eaten sparingly
Fried foods:
Whether it's fried chicken, fries or fritters, fried foods are "good friends" with high blood lipids. Because fried foods are high in saturated fat, eating too much will make blood lipids "soar".
Red meat and processed meat products:
For example, beef, mutton, pork, sausages, ham sausages, etc., the cholesterol and saturated fatty acid content in these foods are not low, and if you eat too much, your blood lipids will naturally be high.
High-sugar foods:
High-sugar foods such as doughnuts, cakes, and candies, although they are in a good mood when eating, they can quickly be converted into body fat, resulting in an increase in blood lipids.
Organ meats:
Animal offal, such as pork liver, pork belly, etc., contain high cholesterol and fat, and excessive consumption will lead to an increase in blood cholesterol levels, making it difficult to control blood lipid levels. Therefore, patients with hyperlipidemia should eat animal offal in moderation to avoid excessive consumption.
Can eating only vegetarian food lower blood lipids?
Eating only a vegetarian diet does not guarantee that you will be able to lower your blood lipids.
Blood lipid levels are affected by a variety of factors, including genetics, diet, lifestyle habits, etc.
Although the fat content in a vegetarian diet is relatively low, if you consume too much staple foods, such as noodles, rice, and other starch-rich foods, they can be converted into triglycerides in the body, which can lead to elevated blood lipids.
In addition, long-term vegetarianism may lead to insufficient intake of certain nutrients such as B vitamins, which may affect fat metabolism and may cause dyslipidemia.
In addition to diet, it is also necessary to pay attention to these 3 points to control blood lipids
1. Moderate exercise:
Regular physical activity can boost metabolism, promote fat burning, and help lower blood lipid levels. Moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling, is recommended.
2. Control weight:
Obesity is one of the common causes of hyperlipidemia. Weight loss through a reasonable diet and exercise can effectively improve blood lipid profile.
3. Quit smoking and limit alcohol:
Both nicotine and alcohol in tobacco can exacerbate dyslipidemia, and smoking cessation and alcohol restriction have a positive effect on lipid control.