White Bread, the Numbers and Me

[melyxa]

Once upon a time, I had nasty triglycerides.  We're talking 380 or  so, when normal is in the 100 or so range.  Bad, bad, bad.

So I busted my ass to bring 'em on down.  We ate organic.  We only used good fats and only in moderation.  And we either made our own bread or ate really nice, wholesome breads.  And pasta?  Organic whole grain only, if you

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[waimeawahine]

Choices had to give way to dependence on the kindness of strangers...to wit: no one donates whole wheat bread or whole grain pasta to a food pantry.

And that's a sad. Part of the problem with what's available for distribution is that food collection drives often specify canned goods or other items with a long shelf life. (And do you really want food that's gonna live longer than the average human being. I exaggerate a little for effect, but not much.) The Big Island does a little better than elsewhere in its food-giveaway programs because you can also get cheese (always cheddar) and cereals such as Special K. Once a year, there's a seniors program that gives away vegetables for a few weeks.

mom would ration my food (because she put me on my first diet at 9 [and took me to weight watchers at 11

I see why you have issues; your mother certainly had them, as did your former spouse.

Good luck in getting your triglycerides down, down, down. I will be praying for you and sending lots of good vibes your way. Hey, if you quit smoking, you can do anything!