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Date: | Wed, 28 May 2003 19:29:18 -0400 |
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I visited my assembly line doctor to get the "bad" news today: my
cholesterol is elevated.
First, let's sort out the nonsense (total cholesterol) from what matters
(TG/HDL). My TG/HDL is 2.2.
Remember this chart?
"TG/HDL ratio Relative Risk
1.4 ~1.0
2.3 ~4.0
3.3 ~6.0
7.5 ~16.0]
The patients with the highest ratio of triglycerides/HDL cholesterol were 16
times more likely to have a heart attack than those with lower ratios."
source: The Anti-Aging Zone
OK, so I have a four times greater chance of a cardiovascular "event", than
one with a TG/HDL ratio of 1.4 (incidentally, smokers with a good TG/HDL
ratio also have a 4 times greater chances of a heart attack).
I have hyperinsulinemia (my words).
Now comes the moment of truth: my assembly line doctor's recommendations.
First, brisk walking 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes FOREVER.
Sensible. I can live with that.
Second, dietary changes. Hold your breath. These lies are straight out of
the corrupt and grossly misinformed Canadian Dietary something or another:
* eat more whole wheat bread, bagels, buns, and pitas
* eat low salt pretzels (!), low-fat granola bars, and baked tortilla chips
* drink more skim milk
* red meat no more than once a week
* egg yolks once a week, but preferably never
* you get the idea
Nowhere is the word "insulin" discussed or written. Because there's no drug
to lower insulin, its taboo.
From my readings, insulin can best be reduced via:
1. caloric reduction
2. reduction/elimination of starches and sweets (moderate or lower fruit
intake)
In addition, a diet which includes the healthy fats (including saturated,
polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated) and the addition of omega-3 fatty
acids from cold water fish/fish oils should also reduce the risk of heart
disease.
Sad.
Rob
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