Does Alcohol, Smoking, Sugar, or Salt Affect Cholesterol?
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High cholesterol is quite common in diabetics. So if you have diabetes, controlling your blood sugar is a must.
According to a study published on the Journal of American Medical Association in 2010, people who took diet high in sugar (about 21 teaspoons of added sugar per day, which are 2.5 to 3 times higher than the recommendation) had the highest triglyceride and lowest HDL than others who consumed sugar in moderation.
Diet high in sugar increases the risk of obesity, another risk factor for high blood cholesterol. Foods high in sugar are typically high in calories, and this can be bad for your weight control. Plus, they are also poor in nutritional value.
We can say that too much sugar does take a serious toll on the health of your heart and cardiovascular system.
But this doesn’t always mean you need to skip sugar at all costs. Even though if you’re a diabetic, you’re probably still able to enjoy some sweets. But moderation is always important!
don’t need to lose weight don’t eat junk food 60 years old fit active but 15.5 cholesterol. can you give any advice.
thankyou
Hi Jefferis. First things first, could you comprehensively explain at ‘15.5 cholesterol’? It’s vogue information!
There are several variables when it comes to measuring blood cholesterol. These include total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides – which are usually given in mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter).
But whatever it is, it’s still possible to have high cholesterol even though you have healthy weight and fit active (especially in the age of 60). Still, diet usually plays a key role. Avoid foods high in saturated fats — they’re often to blame for raised blood cholesterol. Stop smoking, avoid also secondhand smoke! Also control your blood sugar as well if you have diabetes!
Sometimes medications are necessary, which is particularly true if your high cholesterol doesn’t improve with lifestyle measures. In such case, see a doctor for more guidance!