Doctors recommend strictly controlling the level of cholesterol in the blood for people prone to cardiovascular diseases.
If your doctor says that you have high cholesterol or other risk factors for heart disease, it means that you need to review your diet, reducing the presence of foods that increase cholesterol in it. This was stated in an interview with MedikForum by the general practitioner Alexandra Belova.
The specialist stated that in cases where it becomes especially important to control cholesterol, it is better to stop eating additional foods high in saturated fat or cholesterol. For example, such as cream cheese. If you estimate the serving size that most people put on bread, then it can be a very large percentage of the recommended daily allowance of cholesterol.
Also, according to Belova, ice cream should be abandoned. Its 100-gram serving can contain up to 45 mg of cholesterol. In addition, the product is saturated with sugar, the excess of which in the diet leads to fatty liver and, at the same time, to an increase in the concentration of cholesterol in the blood.
Another better product to avoid for people who need to control their cholesterol is bacon. It is made from pork that is soaked in salted brine and then smoked, resulting in a special flavor that many people enjoy. But doctor Belova warned: a slice of bacon contains about 9 mg of cholesterol and 5 mg of saturated fat. Such a product can increase cholesterol levels even in people who play sports.
Additionally, the therapist recommended avoiding fast food and fast food.
“Stay away from fast food if you have high cholesterol . Instead, think about eating like the Mediterranean diet – rich in vegetables and lean protein and healthy fats at every meal.”
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