This food you eat every day makes your blood sticky and cloudy.

 

 

Blood plays a crucial role in our bodies. Fundamentally, good blood circulation is essential for a healthy body. However, white rice and processed meats, which are often served on our dinner tables, can deteriorate our blood health. Let's take a look at some of the most common foods that are toxic to blood health.

 

◇Excess nutrients make the blood sticky

The main cause of blood cloudiness is excess nutrients. Blood collects waste products from each cell and transports them to the kidneys for excretion. When there are too many nutrients or waste builds up, the blood thickens. Excess nutrients are often associated with high-calorie diets rich in animal protein or fat. Diabetes, which causes abnormally high blood glucose levels, also increases the risk of blood contamination. If blood becomes cloudy or sticky and cannot flow smoothly throughout the body, it can lead to thrombosis (blood clots) or arteriosclerosis (the narrowing of blood vessels due to loss of elasticity). Therefore, improving dietary habits is crucial for maintaining vascular health.

◇Be careful about consuming processed meats or refined grains. Let's take a look at three representative foods that make the blood cloudy.

 

▷Foods containing trans fat =

It's best to minimize foods high in trans fat, such as fried foods and donuts. Trans fat is an artificially created fat that solidifies by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable fat. Excessive consumption of trans fat increases LDL cholesterol and causes blood to become cloudy, leading to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. According to the Nurses' Health Study, when divided into quintiles based on trans fat intake, those with the highest intake had a 1.33-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with the lowest intake.

 

▷Processed meat=

Processed meats are high in cholesterol because they use a lot of fatty cuts rather than lean meat. Most foods contain added sodium to preserve them, which can increase blood pressure. When blood sodium levels rise, osmotic pressure occurs, causing water in cells to leak out into the bloodstream, increasing blood volume and raising blood pressure.

 

▷Refined grains=

Refined grains like white rice and wheat flour also impair vascular health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Refined grains are composed of "simple sugars," each consisting of a single sugar molecule. They are quickly absorbed by the body, rapidly raising blood sugar levels. Repeated consumption of these simple sugars can lead to diabetes, damage to blood vessels, and naturally increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

 

 

This food you eat every day makes your blood sticky and cloudy. © Provided by: Health Chosun