Diabetes and Cholesterol

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There are certain types of cholesterol that are good and bad. Cholesterol is a fat like substance and is useful in the body as it is an essential component of cells membranes, and is needed to make hormones and Vitamin D. We get cholesterol from our food, and the liver can also produce it. Carriers (lipoproteins) transport cholesterol around the body.

The good Cholesterol is - High density Lipoprotein (HDL). This is said to be antiatherogenic. Recently, it has been proved that HDL increases with exercise and certain diets. The bad cholesterol is Low density and Very Low density Lipoproteins (LDL and VLDL respectively.) These are associated with atherogenic plaques and a predisposition to cardiovascular disease.

Therefore, to maintain a healthy body, you must achieve the following:

Total Choelsterol <5.0 mmol/l

Triglycetrides <2.3 mmol/l

LDL-cholesterol <3.0 mmol/l

HDL- cholesterol >1.2 mmol/l

How can you reduce your cholesterol intake? Firstly, please also read the other article on Nutrition and Weight Management

Diet advice

Eat less:

Red meat
Eggs (high in cholesterol)
Kidney, liver
Butter, lard
Full- cream dairy products
Chips, crisps, fried food
Cakes

Eat more:

Chicken, fish (white meat is very healthy as low in fat)
Mackerel (high in omega-3 oils)
Oliver oil based spread (recommended to improve cardiovascular system)
Low fat milk or cheese
Bread, cereals
Always eat vegetables, fruits- 5 portions a day.

In conclusion, to maintain cholesterol at a healthy level, you must lose excess weight, increase physical activity, limit alcohol intake, stop smoking and eat healthy.

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