What foods should not be eaten for high blood lipids

Patients with high blood lipids should avoid consuming high-fat, high cholesterol, high sugar, and refined carbohydrate foods, mainly including animal organs, fried foods, cream products, dessert drinks, trans fatty acid foods, etc.

1. Animal organs

Pig liver, chicken heart and other animal organs contain extremely high cholesterol, with a cholesterol content of over 300 milligrams per 100 grams of pig liver. Excessive intake can directly increase low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Long term consumption may aggravate the risk of atherosclerosis, especially for patients with coronary artery disease. Suggest using high-quality protein substitutes such as fish and soy products.

2. Fried food

deep-fried dough sticks, fried chicken and other high temperature fried food will produce a large amount of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids, which will inhibit the activity of low-density lipoprotein receptor in the liver, leading to the rise of triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations in the blood. Repeated use of frying oil can also produce harmful substances such as acrylamide, causing double damage to vascular endothelium.

3. Cream products

The proportion of saturated fatty acids in dairy products such as butter and ice cream is as high as 60%, which can stimulate the liver to synthesize more endogenous cholesterol. The hydrogenated vegetable oil contained in margarine may contain trans fatty acids, which can lower levels of high-density lipoprotein and increase susceptibility to low-density lipoprotein oxidation, accelerating the formation of vascular plaques.

4. Dessert drinks

Refined sugars in sugary foods such as cakes and milk tea can be converted into triglycerides through the liver for storage, and excessive intake may lead to increased secretion of very low-density lipoprotein. The high fructose corn syrup in carbonated beverages can reduce insulin sensitivity, induce metabolic syndrome, and indirectly affect the balance of blood lipid metabolism.

5. Trans fatty acids

Industrial processed foods such as vegetable fat powder and cocoa butter substitutes contain trans fatty acids, which can worsen the ratio of total cholesterol to low-density lipoprotein. These substances are commonly found in pre packaged foods such as biscuits and instant noodles. Consuming more than 2 grams per day can have significant negative effects on the cardiovascular system. It is recommended to carefully check the food ingredient list. People with abnormal blood lipids need to establish a long-term dietary management plan, with daily cooking oil consumption controlled within 25 grams, and priority given to choosing unsaturated fatty acid oils such as olive oil. Increasing dietary fiber intake can help with cholesterol excretion. It is recommended to consume at least 200 grams of coarse grains such as oats and miscellaneous grains daily, and supplement with omega-3 fatty acids in deep-sea fish. Regular aerobic exercise such as brisk walking and swimming, and maintaining at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week, can effectively improve high-density lipoprotein levels. Regularly monitor blood lipid indicators and intervene with statins under the guidance of a doctor if necessary.