Mangalore, Feb 09: People exercise less in winter compared to summer. So fat starts accumulating in the body and cholesterol levels can increase. In such a situation, one should be very careful. Some foods should be stopped or consumed in limited quantities. So know which types of foods are not good to consume.
It is very important to pay more attention to diet in winter. During this time, people eat more food than in summer. In particular, the consumption of fried foods and sweets increases. But one should not forget that eating these types of foods can quickly increase bad cholesterol. Before that, one needs to know what causes cholesterol to increase and why people eat more food during this time.
Foods that can increase cholesterol in winter:
Vegetables with a lot of ghee: Adding ghee to any vegetable and heating it and eating it is very harmful. Because it contains a lot of saturated fat, which increases bad cholesterol. Especially in winter, ghee should be consumed in limited quantities.
Apart from ghee, fried foods like samosas, kachori or pakodas should be avoided as much as possible. Using a lot of refined oil in this increases the level of bad cholesterol in the body.
Red meat: Despite winters, consuming red meat in large quantities is harmful to health. It contains high amounts of fat and cholesterol. Therefore, consume it in moderation. If you have heart-related problems, it is better not to consume it. Also, in winters, avoid consuming sugar in large quantities.
Things to remember in winter
Take a 30-minute walk and light exercise every day.
Include green vegetables and fruits in your diet.
Get your cholesterol levels checked at least once a month.