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Living Ken shows off photos from the time when he hadn't had any plastic surgery: He's a completely different person!

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Living Ken shows off photos from the time when he hadn't had any plastic surgery: He's a completely different person!

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Jan , 22. 12. 2025

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These days the ideal of beauty is a widely discussed topic.

Beauty ideal

The impact of the media continually changes our view of beauty.

In the past, when someone wasn’t satisfied with their appearance, there was no way to improve it.

However, today offers us unlimited possibilities to change our appearance.

Living Ken

People are willing to pay a lot of money for these alterations just to achieve satisfaction.

A man from Brazil named Rodrigo Alves had a dream of becoming Ken.

He is now satisfied with how he looks and claims he has achieved his ideal.

58 plastic surgeries

But the journey to his dream appearance was long.

By the age of 34 he had already undergone 58 plastic surgeries.

He sought out the best doctors in the USA, Brazil and also in Europe.

Reason for the radical transformation

He recently decided to publish a photograph of his appearance before the procedures.

Rodrigo was bullied for his appearance and also never told his parents about this problem.

The feeling of insecurity constantly persisted in him, and thus he decided on such a radical change.

How much did he spend on plastic surgery?

He first sought help from plastic surgeons in 2000.

He still plans further operations, such as stopping the aging process using stem cells.

So far he has paid over $490,000 for the operations.

Conclusion

His dream is to achieve an artificial appearance and also to stay as young as possible.

His current appearance absolutely does not resemble the young man before the operations, whom you can see in the photo below.

The Brazilian invested so much money to fulfill his dream.

Rodrigo before the operations

Source: teks.cz

 

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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