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High cholesterol & heart health
High cholesterol has no symptoms, which is why so many people in their thirties are surprised by their first lipid test.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. Sri Sarayu products are foods, not medicines. We do not claim that our products prevent, treat or cure any condition, or that other products cause them. Choosing clean, unadulterated ingredients is one way to avoid some avoidable risks. Please see a qualified doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
What it is
Cholesterol is a fat in the blood. High LDL ('bad') cholesterol and triglycerides, and low HDL ('good') cholesterol, raise the risk of heart attack and stroke over time. Genes play a part, but so do diet, weight and activity.
Common city-life contributors
- Trans fats from vanaspati and repeatedly reheated frying oil
- Fried snacks, bakery items and fast food
- Refined carbohydrates and sugar, which push up triglycerides
- Smoking and little exercise
- Weight gain around the waist
Everyday habits that help
- Avoid vanaspati and reheated oil; use a small amount of fresh oil, and rotate oils
- Eat more fibre: whole dals, rajma, chana, oats, millets, vegetables and fruit
- Choose a handful of unsalted nuts over fried snacks
- Limit sweets, maida and sugary drinks
- Stay active and stop smoking
- Get a lipid profile done, especially if heart disease runs in the family
Where clean ingredients fit in
Swapping refined and reused oil for fresh, cold-pressed oil, and maida for whole grains and dals, are simple kitchen changes that support a heart-healthy diet. Oil is still oil, though: use it sparingly.
When to see a doctor
- You are over 30 and have never had a lipid test
- Family history of early heart disease
- Chest pain, breathlessness or pain spreading to the arm or jaw: call emergency services
Reviewed for general readers. This is not a substitute for advice from your own doctor.
