2023-04-22 14:25:14
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Eggs are an important food because they contain many nutrients that the body needs, but some people think that it causes high levels of harmful cholesterol in the body, so what is the truth regarding that?
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Dr. Karim Jamal, a clinical nutrition specialist, denied that eating eggs raises harmful cholesterol levels in the body, stressing that these rumors are related to the egg yolk containing a percentage of cholesterol.
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Jamal added that there are many recent research studies that have shown that there are no risks of eating eggs daily on the level of cholesterol in the body, especially if a healthy diet is followed or exercise is exercised.
The clinical nutritionist stressed the need for cholesterol patients to follow an integrated diet to avoid an increase in harmful cholesterol in the body, while taking care to raise the levels of good cholesterol. There are also some foods and drinks that have a therapeutic role in reducing its percentage.
Jamal explained that the diet for cholesterol patients must contain a large amount of dietary fiber, such as leafy vegetables and fruits, in addition to the importance of avoiding eating fats, such as reducing the consumption of red meat and margarine, with the importance of relying on eating fish as a natural source of Omega 3. Eat some important oils such as olive oil and avocado oil.
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