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News Topical, Digital Desk : Often we think that only bad eating habits increase cholesterol, but in reality there are some such habits in our daily life that are harming our heart from behind. The doctor says that these 5 mistakes (Bad Habits That Increase Cholesterol) are so common that we ignore them and this is the reason why all our good efforts also become ineffective. Let us know what are these hidden enemies, which cannot stop cholesterol from increasing despite healthy diet and exercise.

 

Skipping breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many of us skip it or just eat something light. When you skip breakfast, your body gets stressed and your metabolism slows down. This leads to an increase in bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body. Eating a nutritious breakfast regularly keeps your metabolism healthy and makes you feel energetic throughout the day, which also reduces the desire to eat unhealthy snacks.

 

Reuse cooking oil

Re-heating and using the same oil again and again is a major cause of increasing cholesterol. When oil is heated again and again, trans fats and harmful enzymes start forming in it, which directly increase your cholesterol levels and  increase the risk of heart diseases  . Try not to re-use oil too many times, especially if you are deep-frying.

 

Stress and poor sleep

Stress and lack of sleep not only affect your mood but also your cholesterol. When you are stressed, the body releases a hormone called cortisol, which can increase cholesterol production. Similarly, not getting enough sleep also disturbs the body's balance and can increase bad cholesterol levels. Good sleep and stress management play an important role in keeping cholesterol under control.

 

sitting in one place

In today's lifestyle, sitting in one place for hours has become a common thing, be it in the office or at home. Sitting for long hours reduces physical activity, which reduces good cholesterol (HDL) and  increases bad cholesterol  (LDL). Get up for a while every hour, stretch or take a short walk. This will keep your body active and help control cholesterol.

 

Processed and unhealthy snacks

When you feel a little hungry, what do you eat? Chips, biscuits, namkeen or any other processed snack? All these snacks are full of trans fat, extra sugar and unhealthy oils, which directly increase your cholesterol. Instead, choose healthy options like fruits, nuts, yogurt or roasted gram.


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