Five Healthy Recipes for People with High Cholesterol: Detailed Explanation of Cholesterol-Lowering Dishes and Cooking Methods

Healthy Recipes for Patients with Hyperlipidemia:

1. Braised Three-Yellow Chicken with White Sauce
Ingredients: 1 young three-yellow chicken, 50g chopped scallions, 20g ginger slices, 25ml Shaoxing wine, 100ml soy sauce, 10g sugar, 3g MSG, 5ml sesame oil, 5g cilantro.

Preparation Method:
① After slaughtering and cleaning, soak the chicken in cold water for 2-3 hours. Bring a large pot of water to a boil at 7K. Hold the chicken by the head and neck and immerse it completely in the boiling water for 10-20 seconds. Remove it from the water and wait for the broth to boil again. Repeat this process for 3-4 seconds to ensure even heating without breaking the skin.

② Rinse the chicken skin with cold water to remove any blood foam. Skim off any remaining foam from the broth. Place the chicken back in the pot with ginger slices, Shaoxing wine, and enough water to cool the broth. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 25 minutes, until the chicken meat is no longer bloody. Remove and soak in cold water to cool. Once cooled, chop into pieces and arrange on a round plate.

③ Add soy sauce to the pot, add 20 ml of chicken broth, then add sugar, MSG, cilantro, and chopped green onions. Bring to a boil, then pour into a bowl and serve with the chicken.

Efficacy and Indications: Chicken contains protein and fat. The amino acid composition of the protein is close to that required by the human body, making it a high-quality protein. The fat contains a high amount of unsaturated fatty acids, making it more suitable for patients with hyperlipidemia.

2. Ham and Winter Melon Soup
Ingredients: 500g winter melon (cleaned), 3g salt, 50g cooked ham, 2.5g MSG, 100g ham bone and skin, 750ml clear broth.

Preparation Method:
① Slice the ham thinly and set aside. Peel and seed the winter melon, wash and cut into 3cm long and 0.3cm thick slices.

② Pour clear broth into a wok and bring to a boil over high heat. Add ham bones and skin, and boil for about 5 minutes. Add winter melon and cook until it turns jade-colored. Remove the ham bones and skin, skim off any foam, add salt and MSG, and transfer to a lotus leaf bowl. Arrange the ham bones neatly on top.

Efficacy and Indications: According to *Dietary Therapy Materia Medica*, "Winter melon is good for those who are hot, and beneficial for those who are cold and want to lose weight. Boiling it helps nourish the five internal organs because it lowers qi. Those who wish to be slim should eat it regularly." Winter melon has a high water content and contains malonic acid, which can reduce subcutaneous fat and inhibit sugar conversion, thus having a good weight-loss effect.

3. Pork Rib and Winter Melon Soup
Ingredients: 200g pork ribs, 500g winter melon, a little dried shrimp, salt to taste.

Preparation Method: ① Blanch the pork ribs in boiling water, wash them, and then stew them in a pressure cooker for half an hour; cut the winter melon into chunks.

② Pour the pork ribs and broth into a soup pot, add the winter melon, bring to a boil, add a little dried shrimp, and simmer over low heat.

③ When the winter melon becomes translucent, add salt to taste and it's ready to eat.

Efficacy and Indications: Modern research shows that winter melon contains trace elements such as zinc and magnesium. Zinc and magnesium have a certain stimulating effect on the human body. Patients with hyperlipidemia can benefit from eating more winter melon for weight loss and lipid reduction.

4. Steamed Winter Melon and Chicken Pieces
Ingredients: 500g winter melon, 350g young chicken, 1 tsp Shaoxing wine, salt to taste, MSG to taste, cilantro to taste, scallions to taste, ginger to taste.

Preparation Method:
① Peel, seed, and clean the winter melon, then cut it into small diamond-shaped pieces. Boil in boiling water until 80% cooked, then remove and set aside.

② Clean the chicken, chop it into small pieces, blanch in boiling water, remove and rinse, reserving the broth.

③ Pour the broth into a wok, add a little salt and Shaoxing wine, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, add the chicken pieces, scallions, and ginger slices. Pour the broth and water into a soup bowl, steam until the chicken is tender, then remove the scallions and ginger slices and set aside.

④ Pour the chicken broth from the soup bowl into the wok, place it over high heat, add salt, MSG, and the cooked winter melon pieces, bring to a boil, skim off the foam, simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes, add the steamed chicken pieces, cook for a short while, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve.

Efficacy and Indications: Winter melon, known in ancient times as "water melon," is also called "pillow melon" because of its round and long shape, resembling an ancient pillow. Winter melon has long been considered a weight-loss aid. Unlike other melons, it contains no fat and is extremely low in sodium, promoting urination and eliminating dampness. Besides its water content, winter melon also has high nutritional value. Furthermore, because winter melon contains malonic acid, it plays a role in preventing obesity. 5. Ginger and Crab Stew

Ingredients: 500g crab, 5g shredded scallions, 2g red chili peppers, 2g sesame oil, 3g salt, 3g MSG, 150ml vegetable oil, 15ml cooking wine, 20g shredded ginger, 10g cornstarch, 1g white pepper, and a suitable amount of wet starch.

Instructions:
① Clean the crab, leaving the shell on, and cut into pieces. Coat with cornstarch. Heat oil in a wok over high heat, add the crab pieces and fry until 70% cooked. Remove and drain.

② Leave a little oil in the wok, stir-fry the shredded scallions, ginger, and red chili peppers. Add the fried crab pieces and stir-fry until cooked through. Thicken with wet starch, mix well, and plate.

Efficacy and Indications: Crabs are divided into sea crabs and freshwater crabs. Common types include swimming crabs, lake crabs, and mud crabs. They are a nutritious delicacy.