Stay healthy during the holidays!
During the holiday season, eat Iechon in moderation because of its bad cholesterol and eat more bangus because it has good cholesterol!
The is the advice of Dr. Jesus Canto, hospital director of government-owned Region 1 Medical Center based in Dagupan City, to holiday-makers as he noted the increasing number of patients flocking to the hospital complaining of dizziness or high blood pressure during the holidays.
“Most of the food prepared for Christmas parties like lechon and pork barbeque, are rich in bad cholesterol,” Canto said. He said the people’s over-indulgence in these foods, aggravated by lack of sleep cause these health problems.
He advised people to exercise when they had too much meat intake of meat particularly lechon, in order to burn the calories.
“If these are not burned, they will accumulate in the blood vessels and that will lead to heart attack,” he said.
He warned that high blood pressure does not select a specific age group, pointing out that young adults can suffer from it.
To stay healthy and fit, Canto suggested eating delicious Bonuan bangus cooked either relleno, boneless teriyaki or steak style, sinigang, or grilled. Bangus is Dagupan’s pride and top product known worldwide.
He also encouraged people to eat more vegetables and fruits. He noted that most Filipinos avoid vegetables or fresh fruits during parties when these should be part of their balanced diet.
He added people never learn that when people complain of gaining too much weight or seek medical attention, it’s all because of bad eating habits during the holidays. – EVA
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