With the improvement of living standards, people's eating habits are also quietly changing. High-calorie, high-fat foods are gradually becoming the protagonists of the table, and the resulting health problems are becoming more and more prominent. Triglycerides, a once unfamiliar term, are now frequently in our sights. As one of the important indicators of blood lipids, the increase of triglycerides is closely related to a variety of cardiovascular diseases.
Especially for people over the age of 50, it is even more urgent to control triglyceride levels. Recently, some foods known as "triglycerides" have been unearthed, which not only cause elevated triglycerides, but also may cause a series of health problems. Therefore, the majority of middle-aged and elderly friends are reminded to avoid these 4 foods as soon as possible to protect cardiovascular health.
First of all, we're going to talk about animal offal. Many people like to eat animal offal and think that they are rich in nutrients, but in fact, animal offal is very high in cholesterol and triglycerides. Long-term intake of too much organ meats can lead to elevated blood lipid levels and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is recommended that middle-aged and elderly friends over 50 years old try to avoid eating animal offal, so as not to bring unnecessary burden to the body.
Secondly, we should be wary of fried foods. Fried food has a crispy texture and is loved by people. However, the oxidation of the oil in fried food at high temperatures will produce a variety of compounds that are harmful to the human body, such as acrylamide, acrylic acid, etc.
Not only can these compounds cause damage to the human body, but they can also lead to elevated triglyceride levels. In addition, fried foods are also very high in calories, and long-term intake can easily lead to body obesity, dyslipidemia and other problems. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly friends should try to stay away from fried food and choose healthy cooking methods.
Again, we're going to focus on high-sugar foods. High-sugar foods such as candies, chocolates, desserts, etc., although they can bring short-term taste bud enjoyment, long-term intake can cause serious damage to the body. Sugars in high-sugar foods produce large amounts of triglycerides during metabolism, resulting in elevated blood lipid levels.
In addition, foods high in sugar can also cause blood sugar fluctuations and increase the risk of diabetes. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly friends should minimize the intake of high-sugar foods and keep blood sugar and blood lipids stable.
Finally, we're going to talk about trans fats. Trans fats are mainly found in some processed foods such as margarine, shortening, fried chicken, etc. Trans fats are not only difficult for the body to digest and absorb, but also increase the level of triglycerides in the blood, posing a great threat to cardiovascular health.
Long-term intake of trans fats can not only lead to dyslipidemia, but also lead to obesity, diabetes and other diseases. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly friends should carefully check the ingredient list when buying food and try to avoid foods containing trans fats.
In addition to avoiding the above four "triglycerides", middle-aged and elderly friends should also maintain good living habits, such as regular work and rest, moderate exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol. At the same time, regular physical examinations should be carried out, attention should be paid to changes in blood lipid levels, and once abnormalities are found, medical attention should be sought in time**.
In conclusion, the rise of triglycerides is closely related to our eating habits. For middle-aged and elderly friends over 50 years old, maintaining healthy eating habits and avoiding these four "triglycerides" as soon as possible is an important part of maintaining cardiovascular health. Let's focus on eating healthy and protect our cardiovascular health from now on!