The doctor treating Ms. Tong explained: "Her condition is related to the negative diet she often applies every day."
Recently, Sohu (China) reported the story of Ms. Tong (54 years old) who passed away due to cerebral thrombosis. It is known that Ms. Tong was considered a "living dictionary" of healthy lifestyle in the neighborhood. She always followed a low-oil, low-salt diet and hardly ate sweets or meat. However, her sudden death due to cerebral thrombosis shocked everyone.
Illustration. (Source: Sohu).
Doctors warn against extreme diets
The doctor treating Ms. Tong explained: " Her condition is related to the negative diet she often applies every day."
According to the doctor, Ms. Tong had been so restrictive in her diet that she had almost completely eliminated fat from her diet. Many people tend to think that fat is the enemy, but in fact not all fat is harmful: " The human body needs a certain amount of fat to maintain normal functioning."
"Ms. Tong eats too little fat, causing her blood vessels to gradually lose elasticity," the doctor emphasized. Good fats such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and prevent blood clots from forming. However, Ms. Tong's strict diet has caused her body to lack these important nutrients, leading to brittle, vulnerable blood vessels.
"A low-fat, low-salt diet is good, but if taken to extremes it can do more harm than good. A lack of fat can reduce levels of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin E, which are important antioxidants and help maintain blood vessel health.
Our bodies need a reasonable amount of fat to maintain metabolic function and protect blood vessels from the risk of sclerosis. If the diet is too bland, blood vessels will be like dry branches, easily broken and form blood clots, leading to dangerous accidents such as cerebral thrombosis," doctor said
According to the doctor, a balanced diet is the key. Eating less oil and salt is right, but don't eliminate it completely. Unsaturated fats from fish, nuts and olive oil are good sources of nutrients for heart health.
Types of fats that are good for the body and dosage
1. Monounsaturated fats
This type of fat helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, and improve heart health.
Foods rich in monounsaturated fats:
- Olive oil: 1-2 tablespoons per day (about 15-30ml).
- Avocado: 1/4 - 1/2 fruit per day.
- Cashews, almonds, walnuts: 1 small handful (about 28g) per day.
- Canola oil: 1 tablespoon (15ml) for cooking.
2. Polyunsaturated fats
This group includes omega-3 and omega-6, which are important for heart health, reduce inflammation, and support brain function.
- Foods rich in omega-3: Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) - 2 times/week (100-150g each time).
- Flaxseed, chia seeds: 1-2 tablespoons (10-20g) per day.
- Walnuts: 1 small handful (28g) per day.
- Foods rich in omega-6: Sunflower oil, soybean oil - 1 tablespoon per day (15ml).
- Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds: 1 small handful (28g).
Note:
- Total daily fat intake should make up about 20-35% of your total daily calories.
- Although healthy fats are good for your health, use them in moderation to avoid excess calories, as fats are high in calories (9 calories/g).
- Limit saturated fats and trans fats (such as margarine, fried foods) to protect heart health.
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