diet question
I don't know what cardiologists think, but my observation of people I know on Atkins -like diets is that they lose weight and look good. I also know of one person who lost weight by exercising more, and controlling the amount of food consumed. (actually, tow, if I include myself). I found that going from an Ornish diet (vegan, no meat, higher carbs) to a slightly 'Atkin-ized' diet(added low fat meats) seemed to help my cholesterol numbers. I think amounts are important. If you eat too much fat, it'll get you. Too much carbs, they'll get you too ! Even Atkins seems to talk about 'healthy fats' and 'healthy carbs' (as in veggies and some fruits). Harold
I think type of diet is an individual thing. What works for one may not work for another. I had success with low fat, no meat and high carbs but I was cycling 5000 miles a year burning a lot of carbs. Also some with tryglyceride problems may want to go easy on the carbs. I love my bagels and Italian bread but had to cut back and go with whole wheat and whole grain to lower tryglycerides. My cardi had some wise words - the most important word in low fat diet is "diet." Harry K
Thank God for statins. What's the point of living another 20 years if I gotta eat nothing but tasteless food? I'm looking forward to better generics coming on the market but for now el-cheapo Lovastatin at 20mg/day is working great for me.
In a message dated 2/25/03 10:07:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, joeparker@... writes: Thank God for statins. What's the point of living another 20 years if I gotta eat nothing but tasteless food? I'm looking forward to better generics coming on the market but for now el-cheapo Lovastatin at 20mg/day is working great for me. I agree about statins, except with Lipitor , and maybe other statins, there is a possibility of weight gain, which in itself is a risk factor. So even if you eat delicious foods, you should probably try to minimize the 'really bad' stuff, and maximize the 'good' stuff. Harold
I got into a pretty regimented diet. Very low sodium (usually under 1500 mg/day),low fat, almost no meats except turkey and chicken, lots of pasta and more fruits and veggies. Dont know whether its the diet, meds or exercise but I've felt pretty good now since the CABGx4 in 6/01. Two questions: whats the word on peanuts - Im told they are fatty, but with the right kind of fat and are therefore OK. True? Second, I've been carrying around my nitro spray with me since the surgery and my doctor insists that I continue to do so even though I havent had any "events". Does everybody else do this? Thanks. Dave
I saw a report years ago that said walnuts were 'healthy' in small amounts. I think nuts in general are healthy in small amounts. They have so-called 'healthy fats'. I do not cary nitro (I am +8 years). I do carry a defib (internally). Never shocked me, and I am quite active. I probably should start carrying nitro , as unemployment is getting to me. Harold
Dave, I believe the good nuts for folks with CAD is walnuts and peanuts are a no no! Flax seeds or flax oil is also a great fat for us! I know what you mean as to carrying the nitro with you. I've been carrying it for 6 years and never had to use it! A great book on diets for heart patients is "The Omega Diet" by Dr. Simopolous and costs $12.60 plus S and H at Amazon.com. My son has my book or I would help out here. Chris in Seattle << I got into a pretty regimented diet. Very low sodium (usually under 1500 mg/day),low fat, almost no meats except turkey and chicken, lots of pasta and more fruits and veggies. Dont know whether its the diet, meds or exercise but I've felt pretty good now since the CABGx4 in 6/01. Two questions: whats the word on peanuts - Im told they are fatty, but with the right kind of fat and are therefore OK. True? Second, I've been carrying around my nitro spray with me since the surgery and my doctor insists that I continue to do so even though I havent had any "events". Does everybody else do this? Thanks.
In a message dated 2/25/2003 1:56:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, DJC6NJ@... writes: . Two questions: whats the word on peanuts - Im told they are fatty, but with the right kind of fat and are therefore OK. True? Second, I've been carrying around my nitro spray with me since the surgery and my doctor insists that I continue to do so even though I havent had any "events". Does everybody else do this? They do contain fat and my problem with peanuts once I start can't stop. As long as I wasn't experiencing angina never carried nitros. Now over 13 years and having angina (especially with this brutal winter) , don't leave home without them. Leaving for Florida in the morning for month of March and hope snow will be gone when we return first week in April. Going to have mugga and if necessary another cath test 4/7. I know they have to open me again (blocked RCA + mitral valve problem) but not ready yet. Harry K A slower ByPassed Bicyclist