Dietitian Elena Solomatina: in the presence of atherosclerosis, it is better to exclude very salty and fatty foods from the diet.
Atherosclerosis is characterized by negative changes in the vascular tissue due to the accumulation of cholesterol and the formation of plaques in the vessels, consisting of particles of fat and calcium. As a result of their formation, the walls of blood vessels harden and poorly stretch under the pressure of blood, which increases the risk of damage and blockage. The consequence of this may be the development of life-threatening conditions, including thrombosis and heart attacks.
Dietitian Solomatina stated in an interview that people with atherosclerosis should carefully choose foods for their diet. The doctor explained to Moscow 24 which of them are especially harmful for this violation.
“With high cholesterol and the presence of atherosclerotic plaques, you need to remove foods high in saturated fats from the diet – pork, fatty beef and lamb, as well as cottage cheese and sour cream,” the expert shared her recommendation.
Also, Solomatina drew attention to the fact that some products may contain hidden fat – in particular, its source is sausages and sausages, sweets, pastries and many ready-made confectionery products, frozen semi-finished products.
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The doctor noted that with atherosclerosis, a person is more likely to suffer from a hypertensive crisis – a dangerous condition with a very sharp rise in blood pressure. To reduce its risks, it is better to exclude from the diet foods with a high content of salt, which contributes to fluid retention and an increase in blood pressure. who may be harmful tangerines.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Elena Solomatina healthy lifestyle nutritionist