- Hermina Solo<\/a><\/li>
- 23 April 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Controlling Cholesterol During Eid<\/a><\/h3>
\n Eid or Eid al-Fitr is the time that Muslims look forward to after a full month of fasting. This Hari Raya is a moment for family gathering and enjoying a special Eid food menu such as chicken opor, rendang, pastries served with sweet drinks. Opor ayam contains ingredients with high cholesterol content such as coconut milk, offal, saturated oil. Pastries contain high sugar, and are prepared with margarine with saturated oil content, and egg yolks.\n\nCholesterol is fat in the body which has many important functions in the body in sufficient levels. If cholesterol levels are excessive, it can harm the body, one of which is the buildup of cholesterol plaque in blood vessels and also causes other diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and others. Therefore it is necessary to prevent high cholesterol. \n\n \n \n\n \n Here are some tips for preventing high cholesterol during Eid\n1. Regulating meal portions: the recommended meal portions are 1/3 carbohydrate plates, 1/3 vegetables and 1/3 protein and fruit, and of course adjusted to the calorie needs of each individual.\n2. Limiting foods containing high cholesterol: limiting methods such as choosing meat with little fat, avoiding eating offal and egg yolks, and minimizing consumption of coconut milk, and eating Eid snacks with small portions.\n3. Consuming omega 3: foods that contain omega 3 such as salmon, mackerel, cod liver oil, walnuts. Omega 3 helps maintain heart health and helps reduce bad cholesterol in the body.\n4. Increase fiber: fiber such as vegetables and fruits helps dissolve the fat eaten.\n5. Reducing sweet consumption: excess sugar consumption can increase cholesterol levels and disrupt the body's metabolism.\n6. Exercise regularly: in addition to limiting fat consumption, exercise is highly recommended to burn calories and reduce cholesterol levels in the body.\n\nWith some of these tips, it can help prevent the increase in bad cholesterol in the body, so that at the moment of Eid we can still live healthy. I hope you are always healthy, happy Eid Al-Fitr for those who celebrate. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Daan Mogot<\/a><\/li>
- 27 January 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Bad Effects of Cholesterol on Body Health<\/a><\/h3>
\n\n Cholesterol is a fat found in the bloodstream or in body cells, which is actually needed for the formation of cell walls and as a raw material for several hormones. Total cholesterol examination consists of LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein), HDL (High Density Lipoprotein), and Triglycerides. \n\n LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) is often referred to as bad cholesterol because it can stick to blood vessels. HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) or often called good cholesterol is a fat that can dissolve LDL content in the body. \n\n High levels of cholesterol in the blood can cause several diseases, among others: \n\n 1. Heart attack \n\n Too high levels of cholesterol in the blood can cause the blood vessels to harden or narrow thus disrupting blood flow. If the blood flow to the heart is interrupted, it can causeheart disease. \n\n 2. Stroke \n\n If the narrowing occurs in the blood vessels of the brain, brain function will be disrupted. Disturbed brain function will have a negative impact on the ability to think, memory, and mental condition. Even worse, this condition can also lead tostroke. \n\n 3. Peripheral artery disease \n\n Peripheral artery disease is a disease caused by cholesterol blockage in the arteries of the legs or arms, causing several complaints, such as pain, cramps, to numbness. \n\n High cholesterol has no symptoms, therefore it is necessary to do a blood test to determine cholesterol levels in the blood.According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), blood cholesterol screening can be done between the ages of 9 and 11 years, and repeated every 5 years after the first screening. For men aged 45 to 65 years and women aged 55 to 65 years, the examination is carried out every 1-2 years. For those over 65 years of age, the examination is carried out every year. In patients with high cholesterol levels, or have comorbidities (other diseases such as urinary, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.), cholesterol checks can be carried out more often according to doctor's recommendations \n\n Several risk factors can cause high cholesterol levels (> 200 mg/dl), including: \n\n 1. Diet \n\n Consuming high-fat foods causes an increase in total cholesterol levels in the blood. Therefore, it is important to balance it with foods high in fiber which can help reduce the absorption of fat and cholesterol in the blood \n\n 2. Lifestyle \n\n A bad lifestyle such as rarely moving or rarely exercising can increase the risk of high cholesterol \n\n 3. Smoking habits \n\n Cigarettes can reduce levels of good cholesterol / HDL and cause fat accumulation in the walls of the arteries of the heart. The increase in total cholesterol levels can be influenced by the duration and number of cigarettes consumed each day, the chemicals contained in cigarettes can increase LDL levels and reduce HDL levels. \n\n Lifestyle changes are important to prevent high cholesterol. Things that can be done such as: \n\n \n \n Eat high-fiber foods \n \n \n Limit consumption of animal fat \n \n \n Maintain an ideal weight \n \n \n Stop smoking \n \n \n Exercising \n \n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- 27 January 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
- 23 April 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>