Arteriosclerosis already?
Alarming findings have been increasing recently, especially from the USA, via deposits in the arteries even in children. A later cardiovascular disease seems to be planned in advance for these children. What to do?
• If a member of the family suffers from arteriosclerosis or an elevated blood lipid level, you should have your child's blood values checked as early as possible. Blood cholesterol levels over 175-200 mg are considered risky according to the current state of knowledge.
Turns out, that your child has high levels of fat in the blood, you should change your diet immediately, to prevent later damage.
• Make sure your food has a low cholesterol content: egg yolk, Butler, fat cheeses (over 50% Feit i. Tr.), Offal and fatty meat, You should remove pastries and sweets from the menu and instead use lots of whole grains, vegetables, prepare lean dairy products and fruit.
• Limit fat intake to no more than 30% of energy – it shouldn't be more anyway. Use vegetable oils for cooking and diet margarine with a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids as a spread.
• Prepare sea fish as often as possible, because it contains omega-3 fatty acids. the prevention of atherosclerosis.
Dietary fiber binds cholesterol. Also: lots of whole grains, Give fruit and vegetables. Oat bran is particularly effective, which are tastefully prepared for muesli in stores