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Uncle Wang is a retired teacher who likes to play chess and chat with old friends in the community on weekdays, and lives a leisurely life.
However, a recent check-up left him a little worried, and the hospital report showed that his cholesterol level was on the high side. Although he felt that his body was still healthy, for the sake of insurance, Uncle Wang decided to go to the hospital to find a professional doctor for consultation.
After registration, queuing and a series of examinations, Uncle Wang met the doctor in the cardiovascular department.
He is a middle-aged doctor with rich clinical experience, well-informed and always amiable to his patients. As soon as Uncle Wang sat down, he couldn't wait to take out the physical examination report.
"Doctor, my cholesterol is a bit high, do I need to pay attention to something?" Uncle Wang said.
The doctor looked at the report carefully and nodded: "Yes, Uncle Wang, your low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is indeed relatively high, which requires our attention." ”
Uncle Wang was a little nervous: "Then I heard that bitter gourd is the 'killer' of cholesterol, can eating more bitter gourd come down?" ”
The doctor smiled and explained, "Bitter melon does have a certain lipid-lowering effect because it is rich in dietary fiber and certain phytochemicals that help reduce cholesterol absorption.
However, it is not enough to eat bitter gourd alone, and it is still necessary to comprehensively adjust the way of eating and living. ”
Uncle Wang thought thoughtfully: "Then what should I eat less?" ”
The doctor patiently said: "Elderly people with high cholesterol should especially eat the following four foods.
The first is high-fat red meat, such as fatty beef and lamb, which are rich in saturated fatty acids and can raise LDL cholesterol in the blood. ”
Uncle Wang nodded: "Then I will eat less braised pork in the future." ”
"The second is fried food." The doctor continued, "Fried foods not only contain a lot of fat, but they also produce trans fatty acids, which can seriously affect cardiovascular health. ”
Uncle Wang frowned: "Then you should eat less fried chicken wings?" ”
"Yes, fried chicken wings and fries should be eaten sparingly." The doctor added,
"The third is high-sugar foods, such as desserts and sweets. These foods can increase weight, increase insulin resistance, and indirectly affect cholesterol levels. ”
Uncle Wang smiled bitterly: "It seems that my sweet tooth addiction has also been stopped." ”
"Finally, there are foods high in salt." The doctor continued, "Although salt itself does not directly affect cholesterol, high salt intake can raise blood pressure and further increase the cardiovascular burden. ”
Uncle Wang carefully wrote down these suggestions: "Then I will also put less salt in my cooking in the future." ”
The doctor nodded: "Yes, control the salt intake, no more than 6 grams per day."
In addition, you should also maintain a regular exercise routine, such as walking for 30 minutes a day or doing some light gymnastics, which can also help control cholesterol levels. ”
After listening to this, Uncle Wang felt a lot more at ease.
He sighed: "Doctor, listening to what you said, I think that health still depends on your usual attention, and you can't expect to take any medicine or a certain food to be cured once and for all." ”
The doctor smiled and said, "You're right, health depends on the usual accumulation and self-management. All our doctors can do is give you some advice and guidance, and the key is to rely on your own persistence. ”
After returning home, Uncle Wang began to re-plan his diet and life.
For breakfast, he swapped the fritters for whole wheat bread, cut back on red meat for lunch, ate more vegetables and fish, and tried to be as light as possible for dinner.
A few months later, Uncle Wang came to the hospital again for a follow-up, and the doctor happily told him that his cholesterol level had improved significantly.
Uncle Wang felt very gratified, he not only learned how to eat and exercise scientifically, but also realized the importance of health management.
This story is not only Uncle Wang's experience alone, but also the common confusion of many elderly people.
By adjusting their diet, increasing exercise and regular physical examinations, the elderly can effectively control their cholesterol and maintain their health.
Although bitter gourd helps to lower cholesterol, one food alone cannot solve all the problems, and a scientific lifestyle is the key.
Through this period of adjustment and hard work, Uncle Wang not only successfully lowered his cholesterol level, but also developed healthier lifestyle habits.
He deeply understands that staying healthy is not just about relying on some kind of "miracle food" or medicine, but requires a full range of lifestyle changes.
A reasonable diet, moderate exercise and a good mindset are the long-term ways to maintain good health.
Uncle Wang's experience also brought inspiration to his friends. Everyone asked him for advice on health management, and he was happy to share his experience.
Together, the old friends in the community have developed a health plan, encouraged and supervised each other, and formed a positive health trend.
Through this story, we also hope that more people will realize that health can be managed and maintained through scientific methods. No matter how old you are, if you are willing to change, you can reap the rewards of a healthier and more fulfilling life.
As Uncle Wang often said: "Health is the greatest wealth, and only by cherishing it can you truly enjoy a good old age." ”
May every reader be inspired by this story, take responsibility for their own health, and live a happier life.
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[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】