What should I eat to lower bad cholesterol in my blood?

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Saturated fat is one of the main causes of increased LDL cholesterol in the blood, raising the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. So, what can we do to control this fat, doctor?

Nguyen Trang ( Vinh Phuc )

Certain foods help lower blood fat levels (illustrative image).

Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, Deputy Director of the Stroke Center at Bach Mai Hospital, answers:

Foods high in saturated fat include: beef, lamb, pork, poultry (especially the skin), beef fat (animal fat), pork fat, cheese, coconut, palm oil, palm kernel oil, dairy products, full-fat products, and eggs. Some baked and fried foods also contain high levels of saturated fat.

Saturated fats can cause health problems because they increase cholesterol levels in the blood. Saturated fats can raise levels of bad cholesterol, which in turn increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

For good health, it's best to choose a diet that limits saturated fat intake to 5-6%. For example, if you need about 2,000 calories a day, no more than 120 of those calories should come from saturated fat, which is about 13 grams of saturated fat per day.

Unsaturated fats can help lower levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, while also providing essential nutrients the body needs.

We should choose whole grains, lean and plant-based proteins, and plenty of fruits and vegetables; and limit salt, sugar, animal fats, processed foods, and alcohol.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/an-gi-de-giam-mo-xau-trong-mau-192240119172136029.htm