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As one of the important fruits in midsummer, melon is loved by people because of its rich nutrition and unique taste.
In the hot summer, many people like to eat melons, and a piece of cold melon can always bring people cool comfort.
But you know what? Eating too much melon can also bring health problems.
Aunt Li is 58 years old and a retired people's teacher.
Aunt Li loves beauty and has always paid great attention to her body management, but a series of recent changes in her body have made her very distressed.
During this time, Aunt Li often looked at herself in the mirror and sighed, many of the clothes that she could wear before are now unwearable.
Especially on the stomach and thighs, there is a lot of fat, and if you don't exercise, you will feel that your body is swollen and very uncomfortable.
Aunt Li was worried about whether there was something wrong with her body, so she went for a comprehensive examination.
The examination report showed that Aunt Li had no major physical problems, but her blood pressure was slightly high.
The doctor told Aunt Li that as she gets older, the body's metabolism will slow down, and it is normal to gain weight.
It's good to keep your weight within a healthy range, so you don't have to worry too much.
Since then, Aunt Li has made a weight loss plan for herself, she will not eat chocolates, cakes and other desserts, and her daily carbohydrate intake will be strictly limited.
After persevering for a while, Aunt Li's weight dropped and she lost a lot of fat on her body.
But Aunt Li couldn't be happy, because she always felt dizzy suddenly, and she also had symptoms of insomnia at night.
As a last resort, Aunt Li came to the hospital again, but she didn't expect that this physical examination surprised her very much.
On the report sheet, Aunt Li not only had a serious cholesterol level exceeding the normal standard, but also her blood pressure did not come down.
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This result made Aunt Li puzzled, obviously her weight had dropped, why did her cholesterol level increase instead?
After the doctor inquired, I learned that during the period of weight loss, Aunt Li liked to eat melons very much, and often ate fruits as staple foods, and melons were eaten the most.
So, what exactly is the relationship between melon and cholesterol, and does excessive consumption of melon really lead to an increase in cholesterol?
1. The relationship between melon and cholesterol
Before understanding the relationship between melon and elevated cholesterol levels, we must first have a correct understanding of cholesterol as a substance.
Cholesterol is one of the most important molecules in the human body, and without cholesterol, the human body cannot survive.
Cholesterol is involved in the production of vitamin D and the formation of many important sex hormones, and it is a component of cell membranes and an essential component of bile synthesis.
Due to the influence of various high-risk diseases caused by high cholesterol, most people mistakenly believe that "cholesterol" is harmful to the human body, but this is not the case.
Without cholesterol, it is difficult for the human body to carry out all physiological activities.
Without it, our cells can't repair themselves, and we can't maintain proper hormone levels.
We can't properly absorb vitamin D from sunlight, we can't regulate the water-salt balance in our body, and we can't digest fats.
Therefore, the human body really needs cholesterol.
If cholesterol levels in the body are too low, it can also have a negative impact on human health.
Medical studies have shown that cholesterol levels that are too low can be a sign of the body's autoimmune disease or even cancer.
Cholesterol is essential for the human body, but if the cholesterol level in the human body is too high, it will also bring various diseases, such as high blood pressure, fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, heart disease, etc.
There are many factors that lead to high cholesterol levels, and improper diet caused by not paying attention to diet control in daily life is one of the influencing factors.
The doctor made a detailed analysis of Aunt Li's eating habits and living habits through her account, and finally concluded that Aunt Li's elevated cholesterol was not caused by eating melons, but had other reasons.
It turns out that Aunt Li likes to eat sweets very much, in addition to melons, Aunt Li also eats many other fruits with high sugar content, such as durian, grapes, etc.
It's just that I eat too many melons and I don't realize that it may be the impact of these other fruits.
The doctor told her that melon, as a common fruit, has a sweet taste, so many people think that melon is high in sugar.
But in reality, melons are not too high in sugar compared to other fruits.
Not only that, melon contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium, which have heat-quenching and diuretic properties, which are also beneficial for cardiovascular health.
In addition, melon is rich in nutrients such as citric acid and protein, which has the effect of maintaining skin elasticity and beautifying the skin.
The rich B vitamins in melon can increase liver glycogen accumulation, reduce liver damage, and avoid liver cell fibrosis, thereby playing a role in helping to protect the liver.
Therefore, moderate consumption of melons will not lead to an increase in cholesterol levels, so it can be eaten with confidence.
But because melons still contain a certain amount of sugar, if you are a patient with high cholesterol, you still have to pay attention to the amount of intake
2. People with high cholesterol should eat less of 3 kinds of fruits
After listening to the doctor's explanation, Aunt Li finally figured out the reason for her elevated cholesterol, saying that she would not eat so many high-sugar fruits in the future, and she would also control her melon intake.
For people with high cholesterol to eat fruits, experts emphasized: do not want the cholesterol content is too high to cause blood vessels to be blocked, blood flow is impossible, these three fruits must be eaten less.
1. Grapes
Grapes are rich in vitamin C, amino acids, minerals and other nutrients and a large number of antioxidants, and have high nutritional value.
But despite the fact that grapes themselves contain antioxidants that are beneficial to the cardiovascular system, excessive consumption may still have adverse effects on people with high cholesterol.
This is because grapes have a high content of natural fructose, and eating them in large quantities will lead to an increase in calories in the body, which will be converted into fat accumulation in the liver, causing damage to liver cells.
At the same time, it will also increase blood sugar, resulting in abnormal lipid metabolism and high serum total cholesterol.
Therefore, people with already high cholesterol levels should eat as little or no grapes as possible.
2. Durian
Half of the cholesterol in the human body is related to dietary factors, and people with elevated cholesterol need to control their diet in life and try to avoid eating foods that contain too much cholesterol.
Durian is relatively nutritious, and proper eating can replenish the kidneys and strengthen the spleen.
But durian is a hot food that contains a lot of cholesterol and is also high in sugar and fat.
Therefore, patients with high cholesterol levels should avoid durian consumption as much as possible to maintain good health.
3. Avocados
Avocados do not contain a lot of sugar like the fruits mentioned above, on the contrary, avocados contain a relatively low sugar content, but avocados are generally not recommended for patients with high cholesterol.
Because avocados, like durian, have a relatively high fat content and also contain a lot of unsaturated fatty acids.
Although avocados are not sweet, they provide a lot more calories than ordinary fruits.
After patients with high cholesterol eat avocados, our body will convert excess calories into lipids in the body, which will easily affect the recovery of the disease, and in severe cases, it will lead to worsening of the condition.
Therefore, in the case of high cholesterol, fruits with high fat and sugar content should be avoided, and some fruits containing a lot of dietary fiber and vitamin C should be chosen.
Such as apples, pears, citrus, grapefruit, kiwifruit, etc., these fruits can promote cholesterol metabolism and reduce cholesterol levels while providing nutrients to the human body.
3. Dietary recommendations for high cholesterol prevention
Just like in nature, the human body needs a balanced ratio of cholesterol in the blood.
High cholesterol levels may lead to liver problems such as fatty liver, liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis.
It can also lead to other health problems such as obstructive sleep apnea, reticulosopla, thyroid problems, and neurological problems, to name a few.
Regarding how to control cholesterol levels in the body and prevent high cholesterol levels, according to the existing health management advice, controlling diet and doing moderate exercise are effective ways to lower cholesterol levels.
In terms of diet, the doctor gives the following recommendations:
1. Low salt and low fat
Patients with high total cholesterol should maintain a low-salt, low-fat diet, especially reducing the intake of foods with high cholesterol content.
High total cholesterol is a risk factor for the formation of atheroplaque, and long-term high-salt diet can easily lead to hypertension, easily damage the vascular endothelium, and promote thrombosis.
Therefore, it is recommended to control salt intake, reduce the consumption of preserved foods and other foods with high salt content, and avoid adding too much salt during cooking.
In addition, attention should be paid to avoiding the consumption of animal fat, pig liver, pig heart, pig brain and other animal offal, as well as quail eggs, salted duck eggs, egg yolks and other egg foods in the daily diet, and a light diet.
In addition, cream, cheese, fish roe, crab roe, squid, hairtail, and various desserts also contain high cholesterol, so eat more vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, such as apples, pears, and grapefruits.
2. Choose healthy cooking methods
People with high cholesterol should strictly limit their fat and cholesterol intake in their diet.
Frying will make the cholesterol of food higher, so you should try to eat less foods cooked in fried, fried, grilled and other ways.
In order to keep cholesterol at a normal level, choose healthy cooking methods such as boiling, steaming and stewing as much as possible, and avoid using excessive frying and sautéing.
Eating habits have a great impact on cholesterol, and reasonable eating habits can reduce cholesterol levels and improve physical health.
epilogue
Overall, not all sweet fruits and foods will affect cholesterol levels, the key is to choose and control the amount.
As a fruit with relatively low sugar content, moderate consumption of melon will not affect the cholesterol content of the human body.
High-sugar and high-fat fruits such as grapes, avocados, and durians must be eaten sparingly.
Resources:
Doctor Miaoshou What are the three fruits that cholesterol is most afraid of?
Baidu Health can you eat avocado with high cholesterol