What foods are good to eat for high blood lipid levels?
Disease description:
The doctor said my blood lipids are quite thick and advised me to pay attention to my diet, so I would like to consult about what foods are good to eat for someone with high blood lipid levels.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Hyperlipidemia, commonly referred to as high blood lipids, is mainly characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol or triglycerides in the blood. Dietary modification is one of the important approaches for the treatment and prevention of hyperlipidemia. Patients are advised to increase intake of the following food groups:
1. Protein-rich foods: such as soy products, lean meats, and seafood. These foods not only provide essential proteins but also help lower blood cholesterol. For example, the high levels of unsaturated fatty acids found in fish have a significant effect in reducing blood cholesterol.
2. Foods rich in fiber and lecithin: such as soybeans, Chinese yam, oats, and sweet potatoes. These foods contain abundant fiber and lecithin, which can effectively improve symptoms of blood viscosity.
3. Vitamin-rich foods: such as garlic, eggplant, mushrooms, and black fungus. The vitamins they contain have a positive effect in lowering blood lipids. In particular, vitamin C can effectively reduce lipid levels.
4. Foods low in saturated and trans fats: reduce consumption of red meat, full-fat dairy products, and processed foods, and choose cooking oils higher in unsaturated fats, such as olive oil and canola oil.
By adopting a balanced diet combined with appropriate exercise and necessary medication when needed, blood lipid levels can be effectively controlled to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
