Eating too much raw food can increase cholesterol; Make these changes in your diet to keep it under control

Cholesterol Diet: Puri-kachori is made in most of the houses in North India. Any Teej or festival seems incomplete without eating Puri-kachori. Some people are very fond of eating raw food. They enjoy Puri-kachori every day. You will find 1-2 Puri-kachori shops in the main markets of most cities of Gujarat including Ahmedabad. Enjoying hot Puri and Aloo ki Sabzi is a different experience. But it cannot be ignored that excessive consumption of these fried foods increases the amount of bad cholesterol.

The risk of heart diseases also increases due to the increase in bad cholesterol. If you eat too many puris and kachoris, then necessary changes should be made in the diet. It takes time to change eating habits, so it may be a little difficult to expect yourself that from now on you will not eat fried food. But health also has to be taken care of, so we are going to tell you about the important changes to be made in the diet, especially for those who eat a lot of fried food. For better information on this subject, we spoke to Sanah Gill, a dietician at Holy Family Hospital, Delhi.

Dietary Changes to Lower Bad Cholesterol
Eating fried foods like puri-kachori increases the level of cholesterol in the body. Because it contains high amounts of trans and saturated fat. This causes plaque to accumulate in the blood vessels. This increases the risk of heart diseases. To keep bad cholesterol under control, you can make some important changes in your diet

• Eat boiled, roasted or grilled foods to reduce the amount of fried foods.
• Foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans are rich in fiber.
• Consuming olive oil, avocado, almonds can be beneficial.
• Instead of white bread and white rice, eat brown rice and multigrain bread.
• Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates.
• Increase the amount of water and fluids in the diet.
• Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.

What to eat to lower bad cholesterol?

• Oats contain soluble fiber, which helps in lowering cholesterol.
• Almonds, walnuts and other nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce bad cholesterol.
• Foods like apples, pears, beans and carrots contain fibre, which reduces bad cholesterol.
• Soy milk, tofu and other products made from soy protein help lower bad cholesterol.
• Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which increase good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol.
• Dark chocolate with 70 percent or more cocoa contains flavonoids, which help control cholesterol levels.
• Bad cholesterol can be reduced by including these foods in your diet.
• Regular exercise, avoiding smoking, and moderating alcohol consumption are also important.