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One stormy night, Wang Li sat on the edge of the bed, staring out the window at the storm, her heart full of anxiety.
Not long ago, her husband Liu Bo was admitted to the hospital because of long-term hyperlipidemia problems.
The doctor told him that he had to strictly control his diet, otherwise he would face serious complications such as heart disease and stroke.
Liu Bo has always liked to eat corn, but the doctor said that corn is "the killer of high blood lipids". This made Wang Li puzzled, how should she regulate her husband's diet?
Liu Bo is a person who loves life. Since his retirement, he has taken his cooking skills to the extreme.
Every evening, he is busy in the kitchen, preparing a hearty dinner for the family.
Wang Li has sighed countless times that the braised corn made by her husband is a perfect match, sweet and delicious, which makes people appetite.
But now, this home-cooked dish has become taboo, and Liu Bo has to stay away from it. He felt very disappointed and worried that he would never be able to eat such delicious corn again.
In order to help her husband, Wang Li began to look up various information about hyperlipidemia.
She learned that hyperlipidemia is indeed a risk factor highly associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Long-term hyperlipidemia can lead to atherosclerosis and increase the incidence of heart disease, stroke and other diseases.
However, the conclusion is uncertain about whether corn actually aggravates hyperlipidemia.
According to the medical literature, corn does contain a certain amount of fat, but most of it is unsaturated fatty acids, which also have some benefits for cardiovascular health.
Moreover, corn is rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which helps to lower blood lipids.
Some studies have even found that people who eat corn regularly have lower blood lipid levels. So, why does Dr. Wang say that corn is a "killer of hyperlipidemia"?
Wang Li decided to visit Dr. Wang in person to ask about the cause of the problem.
Dr Wong explained that his advice was not to ban patients from eating corn absolutely, but to remind everyone to control their intake.
Because corn, as a food with a high starch content, if consumed in excess, it can indeed affect blood lipid levels. Especially for people who already have high blood lipids, it is more necessary to be cautious.
Dr. Wang further explained that patients with hyperlipidemia should eat less meat, less eggs, and less starchy foods.
But this does not mean that it is completely forbidden to eat, but in moderation.
For example, you can eat a small bowl of corn every day, but don't eat too much at once.
At the same time, we should also pay attention to the combination of dietary structure, eat more vegetables, fruits, legumes, etc., which will help regulate blood lipids.
Wang Li carefully considered Dr. Wang's advice and decided to make a reasonable diet plan for her husband.
She tried her best to control her meat and starch intake, and made more light vegetable dishes for Liu Bo, such as stir-fried choy sum, cold eggplant, etc.
As a staple food, she will occasionally make some small portions of braised corn to keep Liu Bo from being too uncomfortable.
With the effect of dietary conditioning appearing, Liu Bo's blood lipid index gradually became normal.
Doctors also said that as long as he adheres to a good lifestyle, he can hopefully get rid of drug dependence and regain his health.
Wang Li and Liu Bo felt sincerely gratified, and they believed that as long as they took care of them, they would definitely be able to overcome the difficulties in front of them.
A month later, on a sunny afternoon, Wang Li and Liu Bo sat on the balcony, savoring small portions of braised corn that she had made herself.
Although the portion is limited, the sweetness of the corn still lingers.
He said to his wife from the bottom of his heart: "Thank you, my dear, for your continued support and care.
With you by my side, I feel that I will be able to overcome the problem of high blood cholesterol and regain a healthy life. "