Besides knowing what to eat and what not to eat, high blood lipids also require dietary control, regular exercise, and medication under a doctor's guidance. Let's take a look at what you should pay attention to below.
I. Reasonable Diet
The body's lipids include fats and lipids. The relationship between hyperlipidemia and diet is the closest. The accumulation of body fat and the source of some lipids mainly come from diet. Only a small portion of lipids are synthesized in the body, called endogenous lipids.
Controlling diet is very important for the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia.
1. The diet should be light, basically vegetarian. But it is not advisable to be a long-term vegetarian, otherwise the diet will be incomplete, which can instead cause an increase in endogenous cholesterol.
2. Limit high-fat, high-cholesterol foods, such as animal brains, egg yolks, chicken livers, butter, etc.
3. Limit fat intake to 30-50 grams per day.
4. Limit sugary foods, and do not eat sweets or snacks.
5. Eat more vegetables and fruits.
6. A low-salt diet is recommended. Cooking oil should be soybean oil, peanut oil, rapeseed oil, sesame oil, etc.
7. Eat moderately.
The amount of food per meal should be such that you feel hungry half an hour before the next meal. Starvation therapy is not advisable, as excessive hunger can accelerate the breakdown of body fat and increase fatty acids in the blood.
II. Quit Smoking and Avoid Alcohol
Nicotine in cigarettes can cause peripheral vasoconstriction and increased myocardial excitability, leading to high blood pressure and angina attacks. Inappropriate drinking can impair heart function and damage the gastrointestinal tract, liver, nervous system, and endocrine system. Therefore, smoking and alcohol should be completely avoided.
III. Moderate Tea Drinking
The catechic acid in tea can enhance the flexibility, elasticity, and permeability of blood vessels, preventing vascular sclerosis. The theophylline and caffeine in tea can stimulate the mind, promote blood circulation, relieve fatigue, and have a diuretic effect. Moderate tea drinking can eliminate greasy food and help with weight loss. However, drinking too much strong tea can stimulate the heart, speed up the heartbeat, and be harmful to the body.
IV. Proper Exercise
Controlling obesity is one of the important measures to prevent high blood lipids. In addition to diet control, it is recommended to persist in physical exercise, such as slow running, Five-Animal Frolics, Tai Chi, playing table tennis, senior disco, etc. Regularly participate in physical labor in daily life. Control the growth of body weight.
V. Limit Coffee
Caffeine can increase cholesterol in the body. Therefore, you should try to drink less coffee and avoid taking medications containing caffeine.
VI. Proper Cooking
When cooking animal foods, absolutely avoid frying. More suitable methods are steaming and roasting, so that the fat in the food can drip out.
VII. Balanced Nutrition
For elderly individuals over 70 with high cholesterol, the significance of dietary therapy is not great because for them, nutrition is more important.