Can patients with high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids consume protein?

Jul 10, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My family member recently underwent a medical checkup and was found to have "three highs" (high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids). He has become hesitant to eat egg yolks. May I ask, can someone with high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids eat egg whites?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids can consume protein, but should pay attention to moderate intake and proper combinations. 1. Protein is an essential nutrient for the human body. For patients with the "three highs," appropriate protein supplementation helps maintain normal physiological functions. Eggs, lean meat, fish, and soy products are all excellent sources of high-quality protein. 2. Patients with the "three highs" should avoid excessive protein intake, because excess protein may be converted into fat, increasing the burden on blood lipids, and may also加重 the burden on the kidneys. Therefore, it is recommended that patients properly balance the proportion of protein and other nutrients in their diet to ensure balanced nutrition. 3. When choosing protein sources, patients with the "three highs" should preferably select low-fat, low-cholesterol ingredients, such as lean meat, fish, and soy products, to avoid excessive intake of saturated fat and cholesterol.