Five medical reasons for a low-fat diet: from heart disease to breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease

For some people, following Dr. Onish's advice is difficult. I've tried it, but...

For me personally, the best approach is a compromise. I try to control my daily fat intake to a certain level.

Say goodbye to fat within 20 grams, resolve to exercise more, and approach it with the piety of a religious believer.

I strictly adhered to dietary guidelines. Like millions of Americans, I also started taking cholesterol-lowering medication.

I'm using statins. Through all these efforts, I hope my heart condition can be reversed.

◆3. You have high blood pressure.

I'm particularly lucky in this respect; my blood pressure is always around 90/60, no matter when it's measured. (Doctor)

This was considered the optimal value. In reality, blood pressure below 129/84 is considered normal. Unfortunately, nowadays...

There are approximately 50 million Americans with high blood pressure, or hypertension-blood pressure exceeding 140/90.

Because most of us cannot feel changes in our blood pressure, we don't think about our blood...

Pressure. In fact, high blood pressure is a "potential killer," and the longer it remains undiagnosed and untreated, the greater the risk.

The greater the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, or kidney disease.

Some people have a genetic predisposition to high blood pressure. For those of us who are more susceptible, this risk increases with age.

Growth, being overweight, lack of exercise, or smoking can all lead to arteriosclerosis, causing poor blood circulation.

Fortunately, most people can avoid high blood pressure simply by changing their lifestyle, such as exercising.

Exercise regularly and maintain a low-fat diet. Studies show that the Dietary Therapy for High Blood Pressure (DASH)

It helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. This diet also has other benefits. (Ongoing Nurses' Health Study)

An analysis of a study of 88,517 women showed that this dietary therapy can also reduce coronary heart disease by 24%.

The incidence rate of stroke is 18%, as measured by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NWHI).

Heart,

This diet was developed by researchers at the Lung and Blood Institute in the 1990s.

It is low in cholesterol and sodium, with less than 30% of its calories coming from fat. It emphasizes the consumption of fruits and vegetables.

And skimmed or low-fat dairy products.

You should have your blood pressure checked at least every two years. If the result is higher than normal, your doctor should...

You should have several follow-up checkups. Your medical staff will inform you if your blood pressure rises.

You will receive treatment.

◆4. You need to prevent breast cancer or prevent its recurrence.

If you ask your gynecologist about the best ways to prevent breast cancer, you might hear some of their own...

Unpredictable advice: Have good genes, wait until after age 12 to develop, and have your first child before age 30.

Son. There's nothing you can do about these things. However, there are several aspects that physicians are increasingly mentioning that you can...

This is achievable and may even help reduce the risk of breast cancer. These aspects include: persistence...

Eat a low-fat diet, pay attention to your weight, relieve stress, and exercise more.

Theoretically, reducing body fat can indeed prevent or prevent breast cancer. 60%–70% of primary breast cancers...

Breast cancer is hormone-dependent, meaning it grows in response to increased estrogen levels. Excessive dietary fat...

This can stimulate the ovaries to secrete more estrogen, and the increased estrogen, in turn, can stimulate tumor growth.

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Of course, different types of fat have different effects on breast cancer. (Published in the *American Journal of Breast Cancer*)

A report in the *Journal of the Cancer Institute* stated that compared to those who consumed olive oil once a day or less...

Women who consume olive oil at least once a day have a lower risk of developing breast cancer compared to women who only consume it once a day.

25%. This study also found that consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables can help prevent breast cancer.

These findings further validate the views of some scientists: traditional Mediterranean diets are more effective than ordinary...

The American diet is healthier. Even so, research has not consistently shown that a low-fat diet is superior.

It may reduce the incidence of cancer. This may be due to other dietary components (including total calorie intake).

Intake levels can also influence tumor development by affecting growth factors and hormones (such as insulin).

It can have an impact and trigger cancer.

Facts

If you drink black coffee, then Javanese coffee can ignite your calorie-burning fire.

A study published in the journal *Metabolism* found that the amount of coffee in two cups...

The caffeine in the coffee can cause a 145-pound woman to experience symptoms for up to four hours after drinking it.

You burn an extra 50 calories. Caffeine stimulates your nervous system, thus instructing you to...

Your body releases a small amount of energy from its fat stores. However, if you add milk powder to your coffee...

Milk, cream, or sugar can raise your insulin levels, thus reducing this metabolic effect.

Coffee contains caffeine, so it's not suitable for everyone. If you are anxious or agitated, it may cause discomfort.

Anxiety, mood swings and/or headaches, sleep problems, gastrointestinal upset, irritable bowel syndrome or

If you have a stomach ulcer, high blood pressure or abnormal heart rate, premenstrual syndrome or breast hyperplasia, you should not...

Drinking coffee.

Studies of women already diagnosed with breast cancer provide the strongest evidence that lifestyle plays a significant role.

Severity. A study conducted by the National Cancer Institute found that...

Postmenopausal women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer should reduce their fat intake to 33 grams (total calories) per day.

Consuming approximately 20% of the body's intake can reduce the recurrence rate of breast cancer by 20%. While this number is not high,

But if you are one of the beneficiaries, then your efforts will not have been in vain. If you are undergoing breast cancer treatment...

For treatment, switching to a low-fat diet is a wise move. A dietitian can help you.

Start with a low-fat diet.

Facts

The food combination method involves separating carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for consumption in order to lose weight.

Eat the same thing at each meal. The rationale behind this is that different categories of food (protein, fat, starch)...

Food (including sugars and acidic foods) requires different digestive enzymes to be fully metabolized. Some

People claim that mixing different types of food together, or eating them at the wrong time, can...

This can cause burnout or weight gain. For proponents of this diet, oranges should be avoided.

Eat the sauce with a scrambled egg or turkey sandwich.

There is no evidence that food combination methods are beneficial to health.

◆ 5. You need to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease is considered a type of dementia. Because this condition is hereditary, people...

Opinions differ on whether lifestyle changes can prevent this disease. While more research is needed...

This is to help people better understand the issue, but one thing is certain: consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables...

Fish and oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids, along with a lower intake of saturated and trans fats, may reduce [the risk of adverse reactions].

The risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Switch your diet to a vegetable-based one for better health.

Adding fat to your daily calorie intake is a diet you can never go wrong with.

Cut harmful fats in your diet and add more healthy fats.

● Drink skim milk and use it to make food.

●Use less full-fat cheese; choose cheese labeled "low-fat".

● Make smart substitutions: When baking, replace mayonnaise with mustard and applesauce with...

Change the cooking oil; replace the recipe's requirement of using one whole egg with two egg whites; use cold...

Use frozen evaporated milk instead of fresh whipped cream.

● Switch to low-fat or fat-free dairy products, such as replacing sour cream with yogurt.

● Choose meats labeled "extra lean," such as lean ground beef or lean meat.

Lean turkey meat filling.

● Remove the fat from the meat before cooking, and remove the chicken skin, or buy skinless chicken.

Poultry meat.

● Eat fish twice a week, especially fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

●Eat only vegetarian food one or two days a week, with legumes or beans as the main dish.

● Make your own salad dressing using olive oil or canola oil. Try adding it to lemon juice.

Add a drizzle of olive oil, or use Italian balsamic vinegar instead of salad dressing.

●Make sure you buy foods labeled "free of trans fats".

● Use baking or roasting instead of frying; use vegetable cooking oil sprinkled on food instead of stir-frying.

●Incorporate nuts into your diet and use them as snacks instead of potato chips.

As for the debate about fat, if you expect scientists to reach a consensus, you'll probably be in for a long time.

I'm starving. And next time, if someone says to you, "Hey, isn't there a study that says low-fat diets are..."

"Isn't it a waste?" You can then smile and ask the other person to hand you the peas.