4 Tet dishes that people with high cholesterol should avoid

High cholesterol is one of the leading causes of atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart attack. For those with high cholesterol levels, choosing the right foods is essential for protecting their health during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Foods that people with high cholesterol levels should limit during Tet include:

Soft drink

A study published in the journal Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases found that sugar has an even greater impact on blood cholesterol than saturated fat. A diet high in sugar causes the liver to produce more "bad" LDL cholesterol while reducing "good" HDH cholesterol, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

Furthermore, excess sugar in the diet also increases triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that sugary soft drinks contain a lot of sugar and that people with high cholesterol should limit their consumption.

Eating a lot of pork belly can easily increase cholesterol levels in the blood.

Bacon

Pork belly is a popular dish during Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year). This type of meat contains a lot of pork fat and can increase levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol in the blood, thereby harming the heart and blood vessels. Instead of eating pork belly, people should prioritize eating vegetables, fruits, or beans.

Banh chung and banh tet

Banh chung and banh tet contain many ingredients that are not good for people with high cholesterol, such as pork, pork fat, and sticky rice. Pork and pork fat are the main sources of cholesterol and fat in these cakes.

Eating too much banh chung and banh tet during Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) can raise blood cholesterol levels, negatively impacting cardiovascular health. People with high cholesterol levels should eat banh chung and banh tet in moderation and avoid pork and pork fat in the cakes.

Fried dishes

Fried foods easily increase blood cholesterol levels because they are cooked in oil, especially deep-fried foods. A study published in the European Journal of Food Research and Technology found that frying in oil at high temperatures causes chemical reactions that form harmful fats and reduce the content of beneficial fats.

People with high cholesterol levels should avoid fried and stir-fried dishes. Instead, they should prioritize boiled or steamed dishes to reduce the amount of oil and fat in their food, according to Healthline .

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/4-mon-ngay-tet-nguoi-co-nong-do-cholesterol-cao-can-tranh-185250122155439825.htm