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Oil in the Blood (Cholesterol)
Do not eat foods that contain too much oil or foods that are cooked or fried with oil. Even red oil and groundnut oil — do not use them too much.
what it is
- Cholesterol is fat that lives inside the body. When the body has a small amount of fat, it is good because it gives energy. But if the fat is too much, it becomes harmful to the body.
- Older people are more likely to have this disease.
causes
- Cholesterol can be caused by eating oily foods like fried foods, red meat, the white part of an egg, butter, and too much palm oil.
- When a person does not exercise or do activities that help the body, they can get it.
effects
- It can cause a person to have a heart attack or stroke — the heart will stop working because it is already damaged.
- A heart attack or stroke can then lead to death.
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- Do not eat foods that contain too much oil or foods that are cooked or fried with oil. Even red oil and groundnut oil — do not use them too much.
- Do small exercises even if it is just walking sometimes. It will help your body reduce the fat that is not good for it.
- Please, stop eating fried food. You can boil or steam it instead. For example, if you like fried chicken, try boiling it — it may even taste better.
- Stop eating meat that has fat or skin on it.
- Visit the hospital often to check your cholesterol level if you feel chest pain or find it hard to breathe.
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This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition.