6 habits that make you susceptible to high blood fat
(Baonghean.vn) - High blood fat, also known as high cholesterol, is a major risk factor for heart disease, obesity and other health problems... The disease is detected through blood tests; when diagnosed with this condition, it may be due to the following habits that you should give up to improve your high blood fat condition.
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Certain types of fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and herring, are higher in omega-3 fatty acids, the good fats that affect bad cholesterol levels. Omega-3 fatty acids also help increase good cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood, and lower blood pressure. Aim to eat fish at least twice a week, preferably those high in omega-3 fatty acids. |
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Eating salty foods can potentially increase blood fat - The World Health Organization recommends that adults should only consume about 5g of salt per day. However, it is difficult to determine the exact amount of salt consumed each day. Therefore, reducing salt intake and avoiding processed foods will help avoid the risk of high blood fat. |
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Along with essential nutrients such as protein, healthy fats, minerals, etc., fiber is also important to include in your diet to maintain overall health. Fiber is especially beneficial for people with high cholesterol, as it can help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries caused by high blood fat levels. |
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These foods contain trans fats, which can raise bad cholesterol levels and lower good cholesterol levels. Common culprits containing trans fats include baked goods (like cookies and cakes), snack foods (like microwave popcorn), fried foods, and margarine, doctors say. |
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Drinking alcohol regularly can be very bad for your health. Along with psychological problems, it can cause dangerous physiological problems, including cancer. Alcohol is high in unhealthy fats, so it can aggravate high cholesterol symptoms even if you consume it infrequently. |
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As we know, stress is one of the main causes of a number of health problems, both mental and physical. Stress can cause diseases such as cancer. High cortisol levels also cause high cholesterol. Therefore, learning to control stress can help lower cholesterol levels. |