What to eat to reduce bad fat in the blood?

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Saturated fat is one of the causes of increased LDL cholesterol in the blood, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and increasing the risk of stroke. So what should be done to control this fat, doctor?

Nguyen Trang ( Vinh Phuc )

Some foods help reduce blood fat (illustrative photo).

BSCKII. Nguyen Tien Dung, Deputy Director of Stroke Center, Bach Mai Hospital answered:

Foods high in saturated fat include: Beef, lamb, pork, poultry, especially the skin, tallow (animal fat), lard, cheese, coconut, palm oil, palm kernel oil, dairy products, whole fat, eggs. Some baked and fried foods are also high in saturated fat.

Saturated fat can cause health problems because it increases blood cholesterol levels. Saturated fat can increase bad cholesterol. This can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

For good health, it is recommended to choose a diet that limits only 5 - 6% of calories from saturated fat. For example, if we 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 bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while providing essential nutrients the body needs.

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

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