Skip to content 
Greasy or deep-fried foods such as crispy breads, sticky rice treats, and fatty noodles can make your blood fat levels rise immediately after a meal. Foods high in saturated fat or trans-fat are especially harmful because they raise LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, and add to the hardening of the arteries. Research shows that saturated fats increase LDL-cholesterol, while trans-fats not only raise LDL but also lower HDL, the “good” cholesterol.
3. Starting the morning with intense exercise or stress
When the body switches from nighttime rest to activity in the morning, blood pressure is a bit higher, so if you start your day with heavy exercise, intense lifting, or emotional stress, like arguing or worrying, you put extra strain on your heart and blood vessels which can raise the risk of stroke. Several studies have found that an exaggerated morning blood pressure surge is linked to a higher risk of stroke in people with hypertension, even when their overall daily blood pressure is controlled.