2023-12-29 19:00:42
He cholesterol It is one of the biggest enemies of cardiovascular health, and good nutrition is the greatest frontier to minimize it. In Spain, although the Mediterranean diet is very present, the habit of snacks can be an added problem. Specifically, according to one of the most prestigious cardiologists in the world, the typical snack in the shape of chips It is a serious problem.
Elizabeth Claudecardiologist at the Mayo Clinic and founder of the entity ‘Step One Foods’, has alerted the population about the large number of processed foods and, specifically, the bags of potato chips of this type that are consumed throughout the world.
A specialist in the fight against cholesterol and whose studies are based on how to reduce it, he has warned in his latest articles that this type of snack seriously endangers people’s heart health.
Alternatives to bagged chips
This type of ‘junk’ food is something that all users should eliminate from their diet. “In a year, eating just one snack-sized bag of chips every day could add about 3/4 cups of salt to your body, and add up to 15 pounds.” Too much sodium can raise blood pressure and significant weight gain can negatively affect cholesterol and sugar in blood,” says Dr. Klodas, in a CNBC articlea channel for which she is a collaborator, which has been widely replicated around the world.
“Too much sodium can raise blood pressure and significant weight gain can negatively affect cholesterol and blood sugar”
Elisabeth Claude
Cardiologist
This cardiologist also focuses on other appetizers, such as nachos that are usually used to ‘dipe’ with cheese, crispy corn or similar, whose high additive content and low in fiber and other nutrients is a serious enemy of cardiovascular health, but an ally for the arrival of possible heart attacks or similar problems.
Dr. Klodas gives several examples of foods that can serve as alternatives.
Hummus with vegetables
raw nuts
Fruits
In short, Dr. Klodas concludes, as an alternative to any unhealthy food, you should look for options that contain whole food fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and vegetable oils that help reduce cholesterol. And, as nutrition and gastronomy specialist Michael Pollan said, “if you’re hungry, eat an apple. If you don’t want the apple, you’re not hungry.
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