The whiter the rice you eat, the faster you'll die.

Rice cooked from refined white rice contains very little cellulose, making it difficult to create a feeling of fullness, leading you to eat a lot, which can easily result in obesity and cardiovascular disease.

According to Fashion IFeng, health is a person's most precious asset, but not everyone has the necessary knowledge to maintain good health. The following five bad habits can unknowingly cut short your lifespan by half:

I like eating rice made from white rice.

The bran layer surrounding the rice grain contains a large amount of cellulose. Many studies show that plant cellulose promotes the excretion of cholesterol, reducing the level of harmful cholesterol in the blood. Currently, many people like to eat rice cooked from visually appealing white rice without knowing that the more refined the rice is, the less cellulose it contains, making it difficult to create a feeling of fullness, leading to increased food intake and a higher risk of obesity. People who regularly eat foods low in cellulose have twice the normal rate of developing atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.

Researchers recommend replacing white rice with brown rice, as the bran layer of brown rice contains many essential trace elements and plant cellulose. In addition, legumes such as black beans, red beans, green beans, yellow millet, and sorghum are rich in minerals like chromium and magnesium, which are good for health. When food undergoes refining processes, these two valuable components are significantly reduced.

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Eating dinner too late

Eating dinner too late with foods that are difficult to digest increases cholesterol buildup on artery walls, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. A team of scientists conducted an experiment on mice by feeding them high-fat foods in the evening and then immediately sending them to bed. The results showed that the fat levels in the mice's blood steadily increased. If they ate similar high-fat foods at breakfast or lunch, their blood fat levels were lower.

Eating too much fat

Regularly consuming excessive amounts of animal-fat, cholesterol-rich foods such as pork, pork liver, salted eggs, crab roe, and butter can lead to high blood lipid levels. However, this doesn't mean you should completely avoid these foods. Scientists have proven that normal cholesterol doesn't cause hardening of the arteries; it's harmful cholesterol that is the cause. It's best to avoid consuming foods containing animal fat that have been stored for too long, have changed color, or have a foul odor.

Eating sweets

Excessive sugar intake leads to excess sugar being converted into fat, thereby raising blood lipid levels and increasing the risk of coronary artery disease. Studies show that sugar increases fat accumulation in the liver. In normal individuals, consuming sugary foods for three consecutive weeks doubles their blood triglyceride levels. If a patient with high blood lipid levels consumes sugary foods, their triglycerides can increase four to five times.

Picky eaters

Being picky about food can lead to the risk of not providing the body with enough essential nutrients. If you don't consume enough green vegetables, you'll be deficient in vitamin C. This vitamin helps lower blood cholesterol, reducing or preventing atherosclerosis. Eating too few foods made from beans is also detrimental to cholesterol excretion. Some people avoid garlic and onions because of their unpleasant taste, unaware that these spices are very effective in lowering blood fat.

Alcohol and tobacco addiction

Numerous studies worldwide have demonstrated that smoking causes most vascular and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, long-term heavy alcohol consumption increases blood lipids in the heart muscle, reduces heart function, causes the heart to enlarge, and leads to a higher risk of heart disease. The alcohol in alcoholic beverages negatively affects the body's ability to excrete fat, increasing the risk of coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis.

According to VnExpress