Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the world. In many cases, they can be prevented by following a healthy diet.
Increased cholesterol levels are associated with the development of atherosclerosis, which is the main point for most cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis is a common chronic disease that causes damage to large blood vessels.
Dietitian Anjali Mukherjee from India notes that you can eat tasty and healthy by choosing foods that do not increase cholesterol levels.
– You must have heard that eggs, namely the yolk, can increase the level of cholesterol in the blood. They are rich in nutrients and very beneficial for health. There are many studies confirming that eggs do not increase the risk of heart disease, the expert noted in her blog.
For those who lead an active and healthy lifestyle, one egg a day is enough.
Benefits of eggs:
- Have good quality protein
- Help regulate blood sugar
- Very helpful for those suffering from low blood sugar
- Useful for those who suffer from anemia
- Full of minerals and amino acids.
The nutritionist recommends choosing oily fish, brown rice, nuts, fruits and vegetables. These foods will help lower cholesterol levels.
Exercise also plays a role: the more active a person is, the more calories they will burn. They can also improve mental health.
How do you know if you have high cholesterol?
Symptoms to watch out for are:
- acute pain in the chest, in the legs,
- shortness of breath,
- sudden weakness,
- impaired speech or balance.
Other signs of high cholesterol:
- Pain in the legs when running or even walking;
- Yellow spots and deposits under the skin (xanthoma, xanthelasma);
- Pain in the heart area during physical/emotional stress.
What level of cholesterol is considered dangerous?
It is believed that normal cholesterol levels for people at low risk should be below 5 mmol/L, and for people at high risk – 4 mmol/L.
High cholesterol is when there is too much of a substance called LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein). It is often referred to as “bad” cholesterol because it can clog arteries, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis.
Scientists have proven the dangers of cholesterol
There is another “good cholesterol” – high-density lipoprotein (HDL). They just remove cholesterol from the vascular wall and thereby clean the arteries.
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