Patient's question:
Since I can remember, my uncle has always loved pork trotters. Whenever I stay at his house, there are pork trotters almost every week, prepared in various ways. But recently, my uncle was diagnosed with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids. I was wondering if people with high blood pressure and high blood lipid levels can eat pork trotters?Doctor's answer:
Patients with high blood pressure and high blood lipids should not eat pig trotters because they are high in fat, which can affect blood pressure control. For those with high blood pressure and high blood lipids, a light diet should be the foundation of their daily meals, and they also need to take oral lipid-lowering and antihypertensive medications for treatment. It is also necessary to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid overly salty foods and fatty meats, and get adequate rest to avoid fatigue. Oral medications must be taken consistently.