31/08/2022
HEALTH LECTURES 🤗-
CHOLESTEROL (continues):
There are little things that can lead to high blood cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) and they includes:-
- Poor diet: consuming foods high in saturated fats, trans fats increases the risk of having high blood cholesterol.
- Being overweight/obesed.
- sedentary lifestyle.
- Hereditary: If your family member have high blood cholesterol, you may also have it.
How to lower/subsidize high cholesterol:-
1. Always consume "Healthier" fats such as mono-unsaturated fats (i.e olive oil, canola oil, nuts like almonds, cashews and avacados).
-Polyunsaturated fats (vegetable oils like soybean oil, sunflower oil, corn oil) and Omega-3 fats (salmon, sardines and mackerel).
2. Choose to consume more of fish, skinless poultry and lean meat when choosing meat, and low fat or fat-free milk products.
3. Consume more fibre-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
4. Exercise regularly: aim to have 30mins of moderate physical activity daily such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming. If you are unable to accommodate a long workout, spread it into smaller sessions throughout the day or week.
5. Maintain a healthy weight.
6. Quit smoking.
7. Limit alcohol intake to no more than one standard drinks.
High blood cholesterol is a very bad symptomless disease, so do well to protect your self from it and be courageous to consult a specialist if you have it already.
NOTE: Health lectures on Hypertension coming to you by next tomorrow from G&M supplements Villa 🤗.