According to her, modern man often gravitates towards a diet dominated by white and red foods – sugar, white flour products, refined products, red meat and semi-finished products, all of which negatively affect the functions of the digestive system and cause an increase in the level of cholesterol in the blood.
She says: “To reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, it is necessary to add plant products to the diet, so that it is not less than 400 grams per day of vegetables and leafy vegetables, as well as 150-200 grams of fruits and vegetables. “Because these products contain soluble dietary fiber that can bind excess fatty acids.”
She points out the need to limit the intake of foods containing saturated fats, such as eggs (one egg per day) and butter (15-20 grams) in the first half of the day. Eating red meat should also be reduced (1-2 times a week). Poultry meat and fish can be eaten daily, but their skin must be removed because the skin itself contains harmful fats. To reduce cholesterol levels, it is recommended to eat foods containing long carbohydrates (whole grains, rye bread, and fruits and fruits that do not contain a high percentage of sugar, such as some types of citrus fruits). The diet should also contain polyunsaturated fatty acids and foods rich in B group vitamins and mineral elements. , such as legumes, vegetable oils that do not undergo heat treatment, fish oil, fermented dairy products, and fermented cabbage.
Source: Novosti
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2024-09-30 14:28:31
