cholesterol diet

[ellisbell]

I just found out I have astronomical cholesterol levels. You know your obese Uncle Tiny who's 6 feet tall and 400 pounds and eats nothing but McDonald's hamburgers? Yeah, my cholesterol is probably worse than his. My doctor said she had never seen it so high. Awesome

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[az2tx]

Do not use butter to cook...period. I never use butter for anything. Olive oil or Canola oil are best. Also, add fish oil pills to your diet. They really help with cholesterol. My dad has high cholesterol (genetic issues) and his meds weren't doing the trick so his doctor added fish oil...they have now been able to cut his cholesterol meds in half! You also want to start eating more fish - salmon especially.

One way that I love to make salmon - and I just kind of made this up so there are no real measurements:

I saute (in canola oil) an onion, pressed garlic and mushrooms. Saute until onions are translucent. Add salmon. I use either the frozen individually packed ones from Wal-mart or Sam's or the packages of salmon you get by the tuna at the store. Amount of salmon depends on if just Devin and I are eating it or if any of the girls want some. I then add capers and saute until the salmon is warmed through. While this is cooking I will boil some whole wheat pasta, usually penne. Put the penne in a bowl and add some pesto to coat the pasta, top with salmon mixture and feta cheese and enjoy!

It is soooo yummy!!

[ellisbell]

sounds awesome! you should make a post for that so I can tag it.

I will add fish oil - that sounds doable. I used to try to take it when I was pregnant but hated burping fish all day - lol.

A LOT of my problem is genetic. But I know my recent diet has not helped.

on fish oil...

[kittygobang]

Nordic Naturals makes a fish oil that has no fish taste and causes no fish burping. Fish oil is also recommended for mood balance. I can recommend Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega(not 3-6-9).

Re: on fish oil...

[ellisbell]

thanks! I'll look for it.