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Default What do I do about high cholesterol? - 03-16-2008, 10:27 PM

I am 66. Two years ago it was 6 now it is 7.5.
I am very slim and have always been so regardless of what I eat.
Get lots of exercise and never smoke also don't drink alcohol.
My doctor has given me a list of foods to avoid and it is all the things I like!
The other foods are boring and tasteless. What should I do?

Doctor did many blood tests including prostrate function which were normal. I did not fancy getting the rubber glove treatment! LOL!
   
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Default 03-19-2008, 10:27 PM

stat ins,you can get them over counter now,and all the bread spreads that got stat ins in...blue Berry's and CIA berry spouse to help.
i take stat ins and CIA berry.your cholesterol is high talk to Dr again
   
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Default 03-22-2008, 10:27 PM

Follow your doctors advice find new ways to prepare the food. I know it sucks but you can do it and don't deviate!
   
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Default 03-26-2008, 10:27 PM

John i know what you mean about the rubber glove treatment. They got me twice this year because of a mandatory retirement physical. Needless to say i was not happy. Im sure if you have hog cholesterol, it is coming from the foods you eat. I recommend you also change it as you are only getting older and if you want to live a long life, you gotta change. Go on the famous Cheerio diet .
   
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Default 03-31-2008, 10:27 PM

Find new ways of preparing the allowed foods to make them tastier. Herbs and Spices are fat free and can transform a bland meal.


Get used to reading food labels and this may enable you to add to your allowed list.

Every food item will have a protein content, carbohydrate content and a fat content. If the food doesn't have a label (e.g. fruits), go ogle 'nutritional information' along with the name of the food item to get a reference table.

On the labels, fat details are broken down into saturated, mono-unsaturated, poly-unsaturated, trans fats.

You want to avoid trans fats (also called hydrogenated fats) and saturated fats to help get your cholesterol down. These fats tend to be 'hidden' in processed baked goods and red meat. They also include fats that are solid at room temperature. A simple thing you could do is change to lean cuts of meat (i.e. less than 10g of total fat per 100g of meat) or extra lean cuts of meat (i.e. less than 5g of total fat per 100g of meat)


Reduce overall fat intake by using 1 cal cooking spray instead of cooking oil and by opting for lower fat recipes. Plenty of tasty recipes on line e.g go ogle '4 food cook yourself thin'


Supplement with Omega 3 fish oil capsules (not omega 6, not omega 9, not cod liver oil but pure omega 3). Work up gradually until you are taking 3 a day. If you have no problems, gradually go up to 6, then finally to 10 a day. Omega 3 thins blood.


There are cholesterol lowering foods such as fib re, Bengal, flora heart etc


If you need more tips, give us an idea of the foods on your allowed list and we'll see what we can find.
   
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Default 04-01-2008, 10:27 PM

Hi John,

Here are 8 steps you can take to lower cholesterol levels:

1. Know your numbers

You need to know your LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels to determine appropriate actions. The most effective way to raise HDL is not necessarily the best way to lower LDL.

2. Evaluate your lifestyle

Know risk factors you can change and those you cannot.

3. Balance your fats

Reduce unhealthy saturated fats in your diet and replace them with heart healthy unsaturated fats.

4. Be active

Physical activity lowers triglycerides and raises HDL (good) cholesterol.

5. Eliminate trans fats

Trans fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol, lower HDL (good) cholesterol, and raise triglycerides.

6. Understand triglycerides

Triglycerides are impacted the most by your simple sugar and alcohol intake.

7. Increase dietary fiber

You need 25-35 grams of dietary fiber daily, especially soluble fiber.

8. Add omega 3 fatty acids

Omega 3 fatty acids are involved in the regulation of heart rate, blood pressure, and blood clotting.

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps - http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/howtolowercholesterol.html
   
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