What should you not eat if you have hyperlipidemia?

Written by Li Hui Zhi
Endocrinology
Updated on January 08, 2025
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Firstly, for hyperlipidemia, we must follow a light diet. First, we need to control the amount of oil used in cooking daily, and not use too much oil. Second, foods such as animal organs and fried or braised dishes, as well as chicken skin and duck skin, are not recommended. Third, foods containing a higher amount of fats, such as nuts, should also be consumed in reduced quantities. Fourth, it is advised to eat out at restaurants and hotels less frequently and to cook at home instead, as this may also reduce the amount of oil consumed.

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What should be noted for hyperlipidemia?

High blood lipids primarily refer to elevated levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoproteins in the blood. Some patients also show reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins. As for precautions for high blood lipids, the first is diet: it is essential to adopt a light diet and to avoid greasy foods, such as braised or fried items as much as possible. Secondly, control the amount of cooking oil used, and try to avoid animal fats, opting instead for vegetable oils. Additionally, it is advisable for those with high blood lipids to consult a specialist at a hospital promptly to determine if medication is required for treatment.

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What should not be eaten if you have high blood lipids?

For patients with hyperlipidemia, it is certainly necessary to avoid foods rich in fats. Also, do not consume spicy and irritating foods, and do not use animal fats as the main cooking oil. Try to reduce the intake of lard, beef, fatty lamb, and fatty beef, and avoid foods high in cholesterol, including animal organs and egg yolks. Simultaneously, it's crucial to avoid alcohol, as it can inhibit protease and promote the synthesis of endogenous cholesterol and triglycerides, thus leading to elevated blood lipid levels. Therefore, patients with hyperlipidemia should regularly consume a variety of fruits and vegetables, including hawthorn, apples, pears, cucumbers, tomatoes, and the like. It is also advised that patients maintain appropriate physical exercise to increase energy expenditure, reduce weight, and lower blood lipid levels.

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Indicators of hyperlipidemia

In fact, there are several commonly used lipid indicators. One is total cholesterol, the second is triglycerides, the third is high-density lipoprotein, and the fourth is low-density lipoprotein. The definition of hyperlipidemia, in fact clinically, is primarily characterized by elevated cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels. Some patients predominantly have elevated triglycerides. Therefore, these indicators need to be controlled in clinical practice. For example, total cholesterol, for diabetic patients, is generally required to be controlled below 4.5 mmol/L. For low-density lipoproteins, in people without coronary heart disease, it should be controlled below 2.6 mmol/L; for those with coronary heart disease as a high-risk factor, it should be controlled below 1.8 mmol/L.

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What fruits to eat for hyperlipidemia?

First, in adjusting the dietary structure for blood lipids, it is generally necessary to increase the intake of high-fiber foods. This is because it can increase the excretion of cholesterol in the intestines, reduce the absorption of cholesterol, and enhance the clearance of low-density lipoprotein, as well as reduce the synthesis of lipoproteins. Therefore, it can lower plasma cholesterol, especially the levels of low-density lipoprotein. Fruits contain abundant plant fibers, so it is advisable to consume a moderate amount of these fresh fruits in the diet. Of course, some cases of hyperlipidemia are related to obesity. Thus, for some high-calorie fruits such as grapes and watermelon, it is advised to limit their consumption. For example, consuming fruits like apples, cherries, and strawberries, which have relatively lower sugar content, might be better. Generally, all fruits can be eaten with hyperlipidemia, but the intake of fruits with high sugar content should be appropriately limited.

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Foods to avoid for high blood lipids

Foods that should be avoided for high blood lipid mainly include greasy foods. First, foods like braised pork and deep-fried dishes should be avoided. Second, it is best not to consume animal fats, and instead, opt for vegetable oils that contain unsaturated fatty acids. Third, animal organs are not recommended. The overall diet should be light, with an emphasis on eating more vegetables and fruits, which are more suitable.