Three months ago I had blood work done as part of a yearly physical. No surprise to me my cholesterol was very high. My bad cholesterol was 202 (should be under 130) Total was 297. ugh!
I went to work - reading, googling, and asking friends advice and these are the changes I came up with.
I added flax seed and Benefiber for children to my diet. Sprinkle it on EVERYTHING.
I have eaten a lot of granola and yogurt.
Bran muffins - yummy - FIBER - FIBER - FIBERFor a great recipe go HERE.
and I love these fiber one bars.
Vegetables -
Beans - more FIBER - FIBER - FIBER
Pastas and breads that have whole grains.
Fruit
Spinach salads - best ever :) don't forget to sprinkle with flax seed.
lots of water
I don't eat a lot of meats (my kids hate the thought that I am really close to be a vegetarian) so I was good in that department.I now take fish oils, dandelion and milk thistle.
Did I still eat sugar??? Oh yes, but in great moderation! Was I completely faithful?...I would like to say yes, but the real answer is no. But I did great!
After all this...my cholesterol has dropped 30 points YEAH!!Now I am waiting for my garden to produce great foods for me.
When they gave me the results, the doctor wanted to put me on Zocor right away and guess what I said, "NO WAY, I can do the rest of this on my own". I have 45 more points to drop!So I will be checked again in 3 months.
My plan...
Continue eating the above things and
add exercise... I really should be these things to good use. They are dirty not because of exercise but because of working in the garden. :)
Happy Day!
This is definitely been a joy in my JOurneY!
3 comments:
30 points! Good for you! I would have never guessed you had high cholesterol. Back in the day, I had good cholesterol, but now after kids, bad eating habits, no exercise, etc, I'm afraid it's bad. I just saw the doctor earlier in the week and have a lab slip ready to go. Now I just need to go and face reality.
Keep up the good work!
Way to go, Miralyn!! 30 points is great! WOO HOO.
Miralyn, I have got to say I am so proud to have you as a sister, you are such the example! I wish I had the will power to do those things and I looked at the other things you have been doing and you guys are awesome! It is easy to notice the blessings that Heavenly Father has blessed you and your family with! Love from your brother,Scott!
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