National
Lipid Day-The purpose of the day is to bring awareness to Dyslipidemia., i.e.
an abnormal amount of lipids in the bloodstream. This is often due to diet and
lifestyle. Dyslipidaemia is the major
cause of cardiovascular disease.
Prolonged
elevation of insulin levels can also lead to dyslipidemia. Likewise, increased
levels of O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) may cause dyslipidemia.
Dyslipidemia
and is the major cause of Cardio Vascular Disease worldwide. Preventative measures including health
education, emphasis on the role of physical activity, diet, and timely visits
to a doctor all aid in living a healthy life.
Strategies
that can help include:
- Doing at least 30 to 45 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days a week (eg a brisk walk)
- Modifying your diet, making sure you have a diet which contains:
- Plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as wholegrain cereals
- A variety of protein sources including fish, lean meat and poultry, seafood, legumes, nuts and seeds
- Reduced fat dairy sources such as low-fat milk, cheeses and yoghurts
- Healthy fats such as avocados, olives and nuts.
