Things to do and avoid after eating high-cholesterol foods

Cholesterol has major functions in the human body, from cellular signalling to apoptosis and from improving cell membrane fluidity to acting as a precursor of steroid hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. However, dietary cholesterol is considered the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases worldwide.

- Shivangi Karn

Foods that are high in cholesterol such as pizza and burger are also packed with saturated fatty acids, which doubles the risk of heart diseases along with other diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. It is to be noted that some high-cholesterol foods such as eggs, cheese and organ meats are also high in essential micronutrients such as protein, calcium, iron and magnesium. However, when consumed in a high amount, they get deposited in the walls of arteries and increase the risk of the aforementioned diseases. In this article, we will discuss things to do and avoid after eating high cholesterol foods. This will help you minimise their harmful effects and get nutritional benefits as well.

Things to do

Drink lukewarm water

The balance of gut microbiota is vital to maintain the digestive system health. A study says that drinking warm water shows a positive effect on the growth of gut microbiota, which can, in turn, help in the digestion of cholesterol foods, without disrupting the gastrointestinal health.

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