my mother had high bp for past 5 years and now she has high LDL too, her weight is 84 kg .tell me what should she avoid eating to reduce her cholesterol and If possible, please give a diet plan for my mother.

Nikita Thakur

3 weeks ago

my mother had high bp for past 5 years and now she has high LDL too, her weight is 84 kg .tell me what should she avoid eating to reduce her cholesterol and If possible, please give a diet plan for my mother.

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Happy Tummy Expert

3 weeks ago

Dear Nikita Thakur Thank you for the question

Elevated blood pressure or Hypertension is one of the most common health problems, and is one amongst the multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Hypertension treatment is usually based on drug administration along with lifestyle changes, especially diet modification which has been proven to be effective in managing high blood pressure.

For adults, Normal blood pressure is defined as 120/80 mmHg.

When blood pressure is equal to or above 140/90 mmHg it is considered to be raised or high.

It is recommended to monitor your blood pressure regularly to observe any fluctuations.

Some of the symptoms associated include headache, dizziness, impaired vision, filing memory, shortness of breath, unexplained tiredness etc.

Elevated blood pressure arises from a combination of environmental, genetic, lifestyle and dietary factors. Adopting an overall dietary pattern such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is recommended

The DASH dietary pattern emphasizes on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, inclusion of lean meat such as chicken or fish etc., reduced saturated and total fat and reduced sodium intake.

We request you to kindly contact your health care professional for further assistance, management, and diagnosis

Low Density lipoprotein(LDL) is considered as bad cholesterol and High Density lipoprotein(HDL) is considered as good cholesterol.

Cholesterol is a natural component that is found in human blood and other cells of the body. It supports normal function of cell membranes, and synthesis of hormone, bile acids, Vitamin D etc. Our liver produces cholesterol in adequate amounts that is required by the body.

However increased intake of high fat foods, leads to elevated levels of cholesterol in blood and may potentially increase the risk of cardiovascular disorders. Some of the factors include genetics, stress, sedentary lifestyle, medications, an underlying health condition etc. The type and quantity of fat in the daily diet also influences the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

Certain foods like soyabean, fenugreek, garlic, onion, flaxseeds, oats and turmeric can be included in the daily balanced diet due to their antioxidant properties and biochemical compounds present in them.

Here are a few dietary guidelines to be considered for cholesterol management:

Have a Diversified Balanced Diet that includes all the food groups in the right quantity which thereby provides you with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that your body requires daily for proper functioning.
Choose healthy snacking options in between your meals.
Consume minimum 5 servings of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit as they are rich in Fiber, essential minerals & Vitamins.
Good amount of fiber especially soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol. Some of the good sources of soluble fiber include oats, apples, peas, citrus fruits etc.
Try to include whole grains like wheat, millets and multigrain in your diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
Consume fresh, seasonal fruits and Whole grains, Millets and Multigrain foods as they are a good source of fiber.
Foods sources containing carotenoids and vitamin E are good sources of antioxidants that may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Deep Fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
Limit the consumption of high fat foods such as butter, cheese, red meat etc.
Consuming low fat (skimmed) milk instead of whole milk is preferable.
Restrict consumption of foods that are high in Saturated fatty acids and trans fats. Try switching from saturated fats and trans fats to MUFA (mono-unsaturated fatty acids) & PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) as they are essential fatty acids and are good for your health.
Minimum of 8 glasses of water should be consumed to keep yourself hydrated.
Have your last meal at least 2-3 hours before Bed time.
Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 30-45 minutes for at least 5 days a week.
Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

We request you to kindly specify & revert back to us with your mothers current weight and height so that we can calculate her BMI to analyse if she is Underweight, Normal, overweight or obese so that we can provide appropriate nutritional guidelines accordingly.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions please contact your Health care professional or any registered dietician.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead