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When I came back from the doctor and told my wife that my cholesterol levels were too high she got scared. She made a decision that we would both change our diets immediately. She banished pizza, potato chips and all manner of greasy foods from our home. I told her that I was willing to give up some things, but we were not going to spend our Golden Years gnawing on cardboard. She started looking around and finally came up with a diet that would help me and still provide enjoyment.
I was sceptical at first, but having faith in my wife's prowess in the kitchen, I kept them to myself. I still believed that I would be losing something pleasurable in my life. I could not have been more wrong. I had lost nothing! In fact we are eating better now than we ever did in the past.
Orange juice replaced coffee on the breakfast table. Blueberry pancakes brushed aside bacon and sausages. Omelettes (sans yolk) with fresh vegetables began to appear. During the day, I would eat an orange or experiment with ice milk concocting new versions of frothy smoothie drinks. Dinner, which had been enjoyable in the past morphed into 5 star events as my wife replaced salt with fresh herbs and spices and pork with skinless chicken or fish. Crisp steamed vegetables became a welcome addition to supper.
My wife became so skilled at these new dishes that our dinner parties became the talk of the town. Our friends would often tell her that she was a better chef than the people working in $100-a-plate establishments. During the summer months, I get to try my hand out on the barbecue. Sausages, hot dogs and burgers that are made with chicken or turkey just beg for you to find interesting new condiments to combine them with. If you haven't tried it yet, I recommend you try at least one turkey guacamole burger.
I've been back to the doctor a few times, since that fateful check-up and he is always surprised at the improvements in my levels. I've not only managed to drop out of the "risk" group, but I've lost 15 pounds and have a lot more energy than I used to.
Do not believe that you must sacrifice your enjoyment of food to lower your cholesterol. My diet is delicious and inventive, and so too can yours be. If happiness depends on a full stomach than I am the happiest man in the world.
I was sceptical at first, but having faith in my wife's prowess in the kitchen, I kept them to myself. I still believed that I would be losing something pleasurable in my life. I could not have been more wrong. I had lost nothing! In fact we are eating better now than we ever did in the past.
Orange juice replaced coffee on the breakfast table. Blueberry pancakes brushed aside bacon and sausages. Omelettes (sans yolk) with fresh vegetables began to appear. During the day, I would eat an orange or experiment with ice milk concocting new versions of frothy smoothie drinks. Dinner, which had been enjoyable in the past morphed into 5 star events as my wife replaced salt with fresh herbs and spices and pork with skinless chicken or fish. Crisp steamed vegetables became a welcome addition to supper.
My wife became so skilled at these new dishes that our dinner parties became the talk of the town. Our friends would often tell her that she was a better chef than the people working in $100-a-plate establishments. During the summer months, I get to try my hand out on the barbecue. Sausages, hot dogs and burgers that are made with chicken or turkey just beg for you to find interesting new condiments to combine them with. If you haven't tried it yet, I recommend you try at least one turkey guacamole burger.
I've been back to the doctor a few times, since that fateful check-up and he is always surprised at the improvements in my levels. I've not only managed to drop out of the "risk" group, but I've lost 15 pounds and have a lot more energy than I used to.
Do not believe that you must sacrifice your enjoyment of food to lower your cholesterol. My diet is delicious and inventive, and so too can yours be. If happiness depends on a full stomach than I am the happiest man in the world.
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