Changed just one eating habit... the reason blood vessels improved and weight loss occurred?

High-calorie, high-fat, high-carbohydrate intake... Why does it increase the risk of obesity and hyperlipidemia?

Persistent consumption of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-carbohydrate foods can lead to obesity and inflammation. Fatty acids are supplied in greater amounts from adipose tissue to the liver, increasing cholesterol synthesis. This causes hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia). Triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels increase, while HDL cholesterol decreases, which can narrow blood vessels. If diabetes is present, dyslipidemia often accompanies it. In such cases, triglycerides are high and HDL cholesterol is low, making atherosclerosis, the cause of vascular disease, particularly likely to develop.

The blood vessels of middle-aged women are not in good condition... Is this the extent of menopausal aftereffects?

The concentration of triglycerides in the body varies significantly by gender. In men, it peaks between ages 40 and 60 and gradually decreases after 60. In contrast, women have very low levels until their 30s, but it begins to increase after the mid-40s, reaching its highest after age 65. Up to their 50s, men have higher triglyceride levels, but after age 60, women’s levels become higher. This is because estrogen (the female hormone) that protects blood vessels diminishes during menopause. Middle-aged women should also be prepared for risks such as hyperlipidemia, stroke (ischemic stroke or cerebral hemorrhage), and myocardial infarction.

"Change your eating habits now"... Why eat vegetables and fruits before rice?

To lose weight and maintain vascular elasticity, develop the habit of eating vegetables and fruits before rice. Soluble dietary fiber directly lowers cholesterol in the body and provides a feeling of fullness, reducing carbohydrate intake from rice. It is also good to eat boiled beans or seaweed that are not salty first. Dietary fiber should be consumed sufficiently, at over 25 grams per day. Total carbohydrate intake should be limited to within 50% of total energy, and sugar intake should be within 10%. If these habits are maintained, you will soon feel your body changing.

Lack of physical activity raises cholesterol... "Start moving right now"

You should also exercise. Lack of physical activity leads to weight gain and ultimately high cholesterol levels. Generally, exercise helps lower total cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol. Aerobic activities such as walking are recommended for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. However, for middle-aged individuals, strength training 2 to 3 times a week is advisable to give muscles time to rest. Changing habits can reduce belly fat and improve blood vessels.