Do you have high cholesterol, diabetes or high blood pressure? Know how to enjoy the National Day holiday without risking your health – G5noticias

One of the most anticipated days of the year is approaching, and while many are already preparing to celebrate, there are thousands more who are wondering how to survive one due to some of the most common health complications among Chileans. Happy Holidays. Spend quality time in these times without limiting your days at all.

Ruth Igor, nutritionist at the NúcleoSalud Clinic, offers them a series of suggestions to enjoy the National Day holiday without too many restrictions, but always focusing on everyone’s health. First, make sure that diet or strict restrictions on these days are not as important as the healthy habits you should be practicing the rest of the year.

diabetes:

This is one of the conditions that experts worry about the most. So much so that the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is convinced that by 2050, more than 1 billion people in the world will suffer from the disease. Of course, Chile is no exception.

For this group, experts have put forward a series of suggestions: “The first tip is to avoid drinking sugary alcohol“. Nutritionists urge to drink wine normally and avoid combinations such as “navigation” (mulled wine, sugar, cinnamon) and typical earthquakes. “This drink, a Fonda specialty, contains a lot of sugar because it contains ice cream and grenadine, which can cause blood sugar to rise above normal levels.“, he warned.

Another favorite drink among Chileans is Mote con Huesillos. The point here is not to avoid this dessert, but try not to add more sweetness to it than it already has. As? No chancaca added.

What about empanadas? Since it is difficult to avoid being tempted by the meal that is inevitable during these celebrations, there is a call to eat just one meal a day. Apart from, “If you have diabetes, it is recommended not to add sugar to onions during preparation. For this purpose, it is best to wash the vegetables or leave them overnight.

“, advises the experts at Clínica Núcleo Salud.

high cholesterol: These tips also apply to people with fatty liver disease.

First, drink in moderation, and when approaching a barbecue, nutritionist advice is to choose lean meats: “A good idea is to choose anticuchos since they are usually made with this type of meat (ribs, tenderloin, pork) and in addition they have vegetables”, commented the nutritionist.

When it comes to chicken consumption, this protein can be a great ally during these celebrations, but be sure to remove the skin as much as possible. But there’s less good news for sausages, especially sausages, which can raise cholesterol and even worsen gastritis symptoms.

hypertension: Nutritionists assure that as long as they consume normal doses, this group of people will not have meat problems. Of course, you have to pay close attention to the salt in your roast. “During these celebrations, we use a lot of salt, which can be harmful to our health.

” commented Igor. Therefore, it is recommended to leave a piece on the grill and at the end add salt directly on the plate, thus avoiding the amount of salt used during preparation and seasoning.

It should be remembered that there is a call to celebrate in moderation, avoid excessive drinking, and watch for any symptoms and consult a health professional.