[Popman]

My wife was prescribed statins. Lots of side effects, so she finally told the doctor to blow it out his butt. She feels much better now.

Tell her to cut of the HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) ...it causes high cholesterol because it metabolized differently than sucrose...

HFCS is hidden in a lot of processed foods...check your labels...

[mumblypeg]

Re: High fructose corn syrup.
Agreed.
Even many supposedly healthier groceries, such as multi-grain breads and bottled fruit juices, are loaded with the stuff.

High salt content is bad for or the blood pressure, too.
During a difficult year in my life, I was eating a lot of quick, microwave-heated canned soups, veggies, and stews, as well as rice-a-roni, ramen,
hamburger helper. All that stuff is lethal if eaten regularly.
Ended up in ER with BP of 190.
Preppers stocking up on canned goods should buy low or no salt, and avoid the HFCS altogether.