tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25622507.post7550067648447120002..comments2023-08-09T10:19:05.152-05:00Comments on intentional focus: The battle gets more seriousi am nothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18171163606325855644noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25622507.post-55536494758612451912009-05-02T01:28:00.000-05:002009-05-02T01:28:00.000-05:00I wish you the best of luck with controlling this ...I wish you the best of luck with controlling this with food and suppliments! I'll be very interested in you results as I also have high cholesterol. I don't remember my total number, low 200 something. But my tris are Way WAY high - 866 was the most recent high. I supposed to take high doses of fish oil (prescription) but I'm bad at remembering it. <br /><br />I agree that the produce at costco/Sams is better quality and a great buy. Other than that find a farmers market in your area.Brenda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12647044013706467850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25622507.post-79082521329163164792009-05-01T08:20:00.000-05:002009-05-01T08:20:00.000-05:00Doug and I have started cutting white sugar and br...Doug and I have started cutting white sugar and bread carbs out of our diet and adding more fruits, veggies and nuts. It started out totally vain cause I was sick of my fat butt but has turned into a health decision because I no longer have problems with my bowels now and life is so much better. Anyway, you didn't need to know that. I have found that purchasing my fruits and some veggies at Sams Club has made a huge difference in cost and quality. I have to be real careful not to buy other stuff, but the prices they have on the quantity you receive...not even Aldi can compare. Also, I've been checking out a farm co-op that one of Doug's patients was telling him about. It's organic, fresh, local grown food. You buy a share of the farm and then pick up your produce throughout the summer-fall. Here is a link but you can also google "organic farm co-op" to find more choices. Just a thought? Good luck with you Cholesterol...one more thought, my mom who is the healthiest nut of anyone I know has high good and low bad....her doc told her that it's the ratio that is the most important. Her ratio is off the charts her good is WAY high and low is way low. Overall she has High Cholesterol but her doc says it's not exactly how it appears... could this be happening with you too?<br /><br />http://www.greenearthinstitute.org/csa_brochure/GreenEarthCSA-2009.pdfMommy Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683992174755064509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25622507.post-66212017374749276982009-04-23T16:26:00.000-05:002009-04-23T16:26:00.000-05:00I agree...it's a catch 22 on where to spend your m...I agree...it's a catch 22 on where to spend your money,and food would be my first choice too. With meds,you might end up having to add another perscription if the one isn't working= more money.. yea start with the foods :) I pray pray pray it work for you and you see results soon. When will you get retested btw?Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04884661462787454383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25622507.post-31486846310140073792009-04-23T10:23:00.000-05:002009-04-23T10:23:00.000-05:00Since Rob was diagnosed with gluten intolerance we...Since Rob was diagnosed with gluten intolerance we had to redo our whole menu. I know it's a little different than what you guys are dealing with it. Basically we are eating healthier and very much learning as we go.<br /><br />We do have fish once or twice a week. We buy tilapia in a bag, fresh shrimp, or grill salmon from the deli (a little expensive...if it's a good month). We cannot eat anything breaded since it is has gluten in it. I also eat tuna for lunch at least once a week...usually more than that.<br /><br />We buy much more fresh fruits and veggies than ever before. It is a pain because we go through them so fast. I hate always running to the store. We're trying to grow more in our garden, but nothing grew last summer. :( Hope we have better luck this year.<br /><br />Never ate much nuts. My nutrition guru friends swear by flax seeds etc. but can't seem to go that route yet. We like beer or wine on the weekends, but that's out now being pregnant. :( At least for me.<br /><br />Are green leafy vegetables a good source of fiber? I should probably eat more because my iron always goes too low when I am pregnant. I just can't bring myself to enjoy a big spinach salad. :)<br /><br />Let me know how it goes for you guys. I think it's better to try and solve it with diet than prescriptions. With Rob's ordeal we didn't really have a choice. There is one prescription he could have taken, but I heard the side effects are terrible. It can do damage on your intestines (?) or something. Whatever the case, it was not worth it.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663398023708783935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25622507.post-35459213380353772062009-04-23T10:19:00.000-05:002009-04-23T10:19:00.000-05:00I am so glad that you have a solid plan for this. ...I am so glad that you have a solid plan for this. I too would despise having to take a prescription for the rest of my life!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629663681314960381noreply@blogger.com