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Suffering from cholesterol
I'm a breast feeding mother since past 3-4months I have a craving of excess sweets/ and fried items due to which there is super increase of cholesterol in my body , I'm looking for recommendations for my diet .. what kind of food I can have to lower my cholesterol ? I can't take any medicines bcoz I'm feeding my new born child.
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Work on your movement of body and avoid simple carbs like maida n refine sugar products. Go for only good fats in portion control like nuts. Increase ur fibre like salad n fruits. For more details contact us.
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Ms. Neha Kava (DT)
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
You should not take generalise advise. Consult for personalised advice to get sustainable results
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Good morning ma’am,
Pregnant and lactating women often have high cholesterol, but the baby needs cholesterol from the mother.
Women should expected to have a higher HDL while actively breastfeeding because of the manufacturing of lipids for breast milk.
Here are some nutritious and delicious foods choices to prioritise when breastfeeding:
Fish and seafood: salmon, sardines
Meat and poultry: chicken, lamb, beef, organ meat (liver)
Fruits and vegetables: berries, tomatoes, bell pepper, cabbage, kale, broccoli, garlic
Nuts and seeds: almonds, walnuts, chia, hemp seed, flaxseed
Healthy fats: avacados, olive oil, coconut
Fiber rich: beans, lentils, oats,quinoa, buckwheat
Other foods: tofu, dark chocolate, kimchi, sauerkraut
Eating too few calories or too few nutrients rich foods can negatively affect the quality of your breast milk and be detrimental to your health.
Food to stay away from when breastfeeding includes:
Coffee and tea
Gassy food
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Soluble fibre found in such foods as kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, apple, pear .
Soluble fibre can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your blood stream.
5-10 gms. or more soluble fibre a day decreases your LDL cholesterol.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud morning pls connect through practo app directly.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect with me on practo consultation to explain your diet in detail
For your craving and cholesterol lower in diet
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