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Incredibly beautiful children who are descendants of parents of different nationalities. 15 photos of beautiful children

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Incredibly beautiful children who are descendants of parents of different nationalities. 15 photos of beautiful children

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Jan , 23. 12. 2025

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As soon as the project began, she was afraid that no one would contact her. Later, after the announcement was published, she received more than 200 responses. So she could even choose, and that was not easy for her at all. After all, each child was beautiful and unique in some way. Take a look at a selection of the most beautiful photographs showing what children who are the result of two different cultures look like.

4-and-a-half-year-old Lucas

His father is from Belgium and his mother is from Russia

4.5-year-old Salma

Her father is Uzbek and her mother is from Armenia

5-year-old Eliza

Her father is half Armenian and half Georgian, and her mother is Russian

8-year-old Anna

Her father is from Armenia and her mother is from Russia

5-year-old Eva

Her father is from Korea and her mother is of Russian, Ukrainian, and Jewish origin

6-year-old Dominik

His father is half Georgian and half Turk, his mother is Ossetian

7-year-old Timur

His father is from Azerbaijan and his mother is from Russia

5-year-old Lukyan

His father is half Ukrainian and half Russian, and his mother is half Turkmen and half Turkish

6.5-year-old Daniel

His father is Nigerian and his mother is Russian

9-year-old Ksenia

Her father is of German and Jewish origin, and her mother is half Russian and half Turkish

5-year-old Maya

Her father is Russian and her mother is from Armenia

5-year-old Alice

Her father is Russian and her mother is half Uzbek and half Turkish

5-year-old Leon

Nationality not yet known

5-year-old Leo

His father is from the Congo and his mother is from Russia

9-year-old Vagif

His father is half Azerbaijani and half Russian, and his mother is half Armenian and half Russian

7-year-old Daniel

His father is from Turkey and his mother is from Georgia

Cholesterol and sugar: what really raises LDL and how to protect the liver

Eggs, liver and bacon are often labeled as the main culprits of high cholesterol. The reality is more complex. For most people, dietary cholesterol has only a limited effect on blood cholesterol levels. Much more important is the overall diet, the proportion of saturated and trans fatty acids, intake of added sugars, body weight, genetics and lifestyle. Below you will find a balanced overview of what the facts say – without myths and shortcuts.

What cholesterol is and why the body needs it

Cholesterol is a fatty substance essential for building cell membranes, producing hormones and vitamin D. In the blood it is carried in the form of lipoproteins. LDL ("bad") carries cholesterol to tissues, HDL ("good") takes it back to the liver. The goal is to keep LDL low and HDL in an appropriate range.

Dietary cholesterol vs. saturated fats and trans fats

In most healthy people, dietary cholesterol (e.g., from eggs) has only a small effect on LDL. A much stronger factor is saturated fats (fatty processed meats, high-fat cheeses, large amounts of butter) and trans fats (industrially hydrogenated fats), which raise LDL and can lower HDL. Eggs are also a source of nutrients (e.g., choline), so for most people they can be part of a balanced diet.

How added sugars and refined carbohydrates worsen the blood lipid profile

High intake of added sugars and refined carbohydrates (sweetened drinks, sweets, white bread) raises triglycerides and promotes the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The liver then more often releases VLDL/LDL particles and the overall lipid profile worsens. The liver is particularly harmed by excess fructose from sweetened drinks and syrups.

The role of choline and "healthy" fats

Choline (eggs, lean meat, legumes) helps form and export fat particles from the liver, thereby supporting its normal function. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds, fish) can lower LDL and some fractions of inflammatory lipids, if you also limit saturated fats and added sugars.

When eggs can be a problem

For a portion of the population with a genetic burden (e.g., familial hypercholesterolemia) or for people with very high LDL, even dietary cholesterol can play a larger role. In such cases, individual recommendations from a physician and a nutrition therapist are decisive.

Practical meal plan for healthy lipids and liver

  • Limit added sugars: sweetened drinks, confectionery, excess white-flour baked goods.
  • Prefer unsaturated fats: olive oil, rapeseed oil, nuts, seeds, avocado, fatty sea fish twice a week.
  • Reduce saturated fats and avoid trans fats: processed meats, fast food, toppings made from partially hydrogenated fats.
  • Eat enough protein: fish, poultry, eggs, legumes, fermented dairy products – they support satiety and muscle maintenance.
  • Fiber: vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes – soluble fiber helps lower LDL.
  • Alcohol in moderation: excess increases triglycerides and burdens the liver.
  • Hydration and exercise: 150–300 minutes of moderate activity per week (brisk walking, cycling), strength training twice weekly.
  • Body weight: even a 5–10% weight reduction can noticeably improve triglycerides and LDL.

Key takeaway: it's not "forbidden eggs", but the overall dietary pattern

For most people, eggs or liver alone do not "cause" high cholesterol. The key is the combination of fewer saturated fats, less added sugar and more unsaturated fats, fiber and exercise. If you have high LDL, a family history or liver disease, discuss a specific eating plan with your doctor – sometimes pharmacotherapy (e.g., statins) is also necessary.

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