In relation to this, we should learn that even though cholesterol or excess fat is the culprit behind many HBP-related deaths, not all cholesterol or fats are dangerous to our body.
Not All Fats are Bad The mere existence if good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL) is already a proof that not all fats are bad as the name suggests.
Our body needs fats as well as cholesterol in order to perform well.
It is not a secret to us that our body despite having many parts, they compliment each other in order to produce a desirable outcome.
When one of the parts or elements is disturbed, so is its performance, then an undesired result comes out.
Having complications is one of the manifestations of an undesirable result that emanates from the disturbance of the balance in our body's elements or essentials.
One of the possible results is high blood pressure.
This would develop due to an abnormal heart pumping triggered by cholesterol and fat build up inside our arterial walls that blocked the passageway of blood.
The cholesterol responsible for it is the one called LDL (low density lipoprotein) otherwise known as bad cholesterol.
This cholesterol can be regulated by another fat, a kind of essential fat that be found on fishes.
Good Fat vs.
Bad Fat From the two types of cholesterol one can trigger a grave complication in our body and that is bad cholesterol.
Since our body still needs this kind of fat regardless of its bad reputation, all we have to do is to regulate our consumption of it.
The leading source of it can be found on red meats, poultry products, dairies and other oils found on plants (saturated fats).
Our body already manufactures cholesterol that it needs and adding its number by consuming foods that contains a lot of it will be totally unnecessary.
By doing this, we are only introducing illness to our body.
We should avoid it if possible.
Substituting the bad fat with good fat is a good way to stay healthy.
A variety of fishes is the answer to the problem.
A fatty acid called omega 3 that is present in fishes like salmon, sardines and tuna could help in preventing high blood pressure.
What is Omega 3? Aside from the fact that this fat can be found only in fishes, here are some additional facts of the healthy substitute:
- Omega 3 prohibits LDL from entering delicate arteries like the one supplying blood to the heart and the brain.
- It lowers the presence of triglycerides, another kind of fat that can be found together with LDL in the bloodstream.
- Decreases lipoprotein lipases.
It is a molecule responsible in facilitating the cholesterol deposit in the arteries.
By substituting our unhealthy diet with fishes, we are not only freeing our self onslaught of high blood pressure but we are also promoting preservation of the lives of the animals that was substituted by fishes.