need help with my weight and high cholesterol

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Please look at going towards a VEGAN diet for a couple of months and

see what that does to your cholesterol and your food bill. Both

will go down.. there are tons of online (free!) references such as

vegan.com. Sounds a little extreme, but I think it is a better

alternative to having a heart attack, stroke or bypass surgery.

(plus it is cheaper!)

— In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, “{daliila}GMy”

wrote:

>

> Hi Melissa;

> Most important thing to remember is that cholesterol comes from

animal

> products. Among the highest sources of cholesterol are liver, eggs,

> and shellfish, such as crab, lobster, and shrimp. Vegetables and

> grains are naturally cholesterol free, so just don’t add animal fats

> to them. (I do use a bit of butter, cause many margarines are just

> too chemically, but I also like the new heart smart brands with

> Omega-3 fatty acids in balance–those are good fats).

>

> Some researchers have found that increasing your consumption of

> onions, garlic, oatmeal and high fiber foods will help. Best thing

> you can do is get more exercise, as that increases GOOD cholesterol,

> which helps you fight the bad stuff.

>

> Good luck!

> mooneys.dali@…

>

> -> — In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, M F wrote:

> > >

> > > I received a call from my Dr. that my cholesterol is 222 and I

> > need to be put on meds. I don’t completely trust medical field

so I

> > would like to ask for your opinion. I know that if I cut on

eating

> > out 3x a week that would help. I do most of the cooking from

> > scratch but I still have areas I need to improve. I was told

that

> > green tea will help. Does anyone know anything about this and do

> > you have any suggestions. I have tried WW and it helped, but I

am

> > not motivated enougth. I need help.

> > >

> > >

> > > Thank you,

> > > Melissa

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