"'Danish researchers first detected this post-Christmas spike. They found that the risk of having elevated cholesterol is six times higher after the Christmas break. While most people know that fatty roasts and heavy desserts increase our levels of LDL, fewer people realise excessive alcohol consumption is also a key factor. 'That's because drinking too much, or binge drinking, can significantly raise levels of LDL cholesterol. And this Christmas and New Year, many of us will have drank far more than the recommended limits."
"'It's not too late to start our New Year's Resolutions now. Cutting down on our alcohol consumption has many other proven benefits on top of reducing our cholesterol levels. These include: better sleep; more energy; weight loss; fewer injuries; lower blood sugar; lower blood pressure; fewer alcohol-related symptoms such as headaches and heartburn; less fatty build-up around the liver; improved health conditions and better absorption of nutrients."
"Here are Sinclair Method's UK's 4 New Year's Resolutions to help keep us healthy and cut back on the booze: Lose weight - and keep it off! 'Losing just 5% of our body weight can help lower the risk of chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. There's even a free NHS Weight Loss Plan Appavailable to help us start healthier eating habits, be more active and lose weight."
LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) spikes by about 20% in the days after Christmas due to rich foods and increased alcohol consumption. Danish researchers detected a post-Christmas spike and found the risk of elevated cholesterol to be six times higher after the Christmas break. Fatty roasts and heavy desserts raise LDL, and binge drinking or drinking above recommended limits also significantly increases LDL levels. Reducing alcohol intake lowers cholesterol and delivers additional benefits including better sleep, more energy, weight loss, fewer injuries, lower blood sugar and pressure, fewer alcohol-related symptoms, and less fatty liver. Losing 5% body weight reduces risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and the NHS Weight Loss Plan App can support healthier habits. Alcohol is high in calories and impairs fat burning.
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