Keep a few 'superfoods' in your diet to keep your heart healthy and blood cholesterol under control

The Dhaka Times Desk It is very important for us to keep our heart healthy and keep cholesterol in our blood under control. It is not uncommon for LDL to rise after eating foods with excess oil and spices. However, various studies have shown that by eating some common foods regularly, blood cholesterol is under control.

Work thoughts, anxiety, stress in our daily life will never completely reduce. It will increase day by day. Along with this, the 'bad' cholesterol will increase. Of course, to increase this sticky substance in the blood, it is not enough to put a gun to the neck of mental stress. Unhealthy eating and unregulated lifestyle are also responsible for this. It is not at all unusual for LDL to rise after eating a diet rich in oil and spices. However, various studies have shown that some very familiar, common foods can also control this type of cholesterol in the blood. What are they?

nuts

To strengthen bones, eat soaked peanuts regularly in the morning. However, almonds play a significant role in keeping blood cholesterol good. Almonds, pistachios, walnuts contain polyunsaturated fats, easily digestible fiber and plant-based sterols. All these ingredients help in controlling 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.

Spinach

Spinach is easily available in the market. Rich in lutein, easily digestible fiber and antioxidants, spinach also helps in overall heart health. Spinach can be added to salads, smoothies, omelets or any healthy meal.

Dark chocolate

We all know about dark chocolate. Dark chocolate also contains a much-needed antioxidant. It can lower bad (LDL) cholesterol and increase good (HDL) cholesterol in the blood. However, dark chocolate should not be eaten in large quantities because it is beneficial. Source: Anandabazar Patrika Online.

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How to prevent dengue

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).

Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.

1. Common dengue fever

2. Dengue fever with bleeding.

In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-

1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.

2. Severe headache.

3. Pain behind the eyes.

4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.

5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.

6. Nausea or vomiting.

7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.

In case of dengue fever with bleeding:

1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.

2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.

If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.

On the other hand

Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.

Things to do to prevent Dengue:

1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.

2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.

3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.

4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.

5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.

6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.

7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.

8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org