Ms. He, 55, was confused when she found elevated LDL levels during a check-up and asked her doctor about the function of LDL and the impact of changes in its levels.

The doctor explained to Ms. He that LDL is an important indicator in the blood lipid profile, which is responsible for transporting cholesterol to cells in various parts of the body. However, when there is an excess of LDL (especially oxidatively modified), it can carry cholesterol to accumulate in the artery walls, which can lead to hardening of the arteries in the long term. As a result, LDL is sometimes referred to as "bad cholesterol".

Therefore, an elevated LDL during physical examination is usually not a good thing.

Because low-density lipoprotein is the main cause of atherosclerosis, which is the main cause of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, controlling LDL levels is essential for health.

So, why does LDL rise?

Doctors point out that there are many reasons for elevated LDL, including dietary habits, physical activity, genetic background, whether you are overweight or smoking and drinking, among which dietary factors are particularly important.

To control LDL more effectively, it is recommended to avoid the following five foods as much as possible:

First, reduce your intake of fatty meats.

Fatty meat has a high content of saturated fat, and frequent consumption of oils such as braised pork, barbecue and oil products made from fatty meat can easily lead to an increase in blood LDL levels.

Second, limit your intake of fried foods.

The saturated fat content of fried foods increases, and eating fried dough sticks, oil cakes, fried chicken, French fries and various fried snacks will lead to an increase in LDL.

Third, drink less carbonated drinks.

Many people love carbonated beverages and even use them as their daily drinking water, but carbonated drinks are extremely high in sugar. While sugar provides energy, when consumed in excess, excess of what is needed is converted into fat storage, which in turn leads to weight gain and an increase in LDL in the blood.

Fourth, eat less animal offal.

People who prefer animal offal may also face elevated LDL because animal offal is rich in saturated fatty acids.

Fifth, it is not advisable to drink more broth.

Many families have the habit of drinking soup at every meal, believing that it will warm the stomach and that the soup contains the essence of the ingredients, which is good for health. However, this is a misconception. Broth that has been simmered for a long time does not contain many nutrients other than saturated fatty acids. If you drink broth for a long time, it may cause your blood lipids to rise.

To effectively control LDL, avoid these foods and eat more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. These foods are rich in dietary fiber, which helps to adsorb fat in the intestines and stabilize blood lipid levels.

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