Vasoprotective Foods May Help You Lose Weight
If the blood becomes cloudy and the blood vessels narrow, you can get fat. This is because cholesterol and triglycerides increase in the body. If you have a lifestyle that purifies the blood and improves blood vessels, you will naturally lose weight. What kind of food and exercise would be good at this time?
◆ Fat builds up on the walls of blood vessels… Risk levels in middle age and menopause
Hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia) refers to a case in which blood total cholesterol or ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) is high, triglyceride is high, or ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL) is low. When these symptoms worsen, they worsen with vascular diseases such as stroke (cerebral hemorrhage – cerebral infarction), heart disease (angina pectoris – myocardial infarction), following arteriosclerosis in which blood vessels are narrowed. The accumulation of fat on the walls of blood vessels begins in the late teens and early 20s and reaches a dangerous level in middle age and menopause.
◆ Menopausal women are at risk… Triglyceride, Female > Male Reversal Why?
According to the data of the Korean Society of Lipid Arteriosclerosis in 2022, dyslipidemia is common enough to appear in 40.2% of adults over the age of 20 in Korea. In particular, women have a lower prevalence than men before menopause, but it is similar to men after menopause. From the age of 20 to 50, men’s triglyceride concentration is significantly higher than that of women, but after their 60’s, women’s triglyceride concentration is rather higher. The main reason for this is the disappearance of estrogen (female hormone) that protects blood vessels.
◆ Excess fat-carbohydrate intake, stress, lack of exercise, age
Excessive intake of fat-carbohydrates through diet, drinking, smoking, stress, lack of exercise, and aging are causes of dyslipidemia. Diabetes is often accompanied by dyslipidemia. In particular, high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol are prone to arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis). According to the Health Information of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cholesterol is synthesized in the body in a larger amount than consumed through food, so constitutional and genetic influences are great. However, diet control and exercise are very important.
◆ Aerobic exercise 5 times a week – 30 minutes or more, strength exercise 2 times or more a week
Prevention of hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia) is of utmost importance. If you get sick, you need to change your lifestyle along with drug treatment. Excessive intake of calories – avoid overeating and avoid eating too many saturated fatty acids, especially in meat fat. It is good to eat foods high in dietary fiber (vegetables-fruits) that directly lower cholesterol, and do aerobic exercise such as walking and strength exercise such as dumbbells. It is recommended to do moderate-intensity aerobic exercise five times a week for 30 minutes or more, and strength exercise at least twice a week.
◆ Diet effect naturally… Eat legumes, fruits, vegetables, and seaweed often
If you have a habit of clearing the blood, you can naturally produce a diet effect. Fatty foods are usually high in calories and saturated fat, which can lead to weight gain and raise total and LDL cholesterol levels. Saturated fatty acids have the greatest effect on LDL cholesterol levels. It is abundant in meat fat-skin, butter, and palm oil in ramen. Soluble fiber contained in legumes, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains directly lowers cholesterol and creates a feeling of fullness, which helps in weight loss. If you eat too salty, it’s bad for your blood vessels and can make you gain weight.
