I lowered my cholesterol 30 points and raised my HDL through the following diet: This is based on talking to people and internet research. It has worked for me. I lost 20 lbs. and lowered my cholesterol so that my doctor said I did not need any drugs.
Breakfast:
Big bowl of oatmeal with dried fruit and slivered almonds
One egg and two pieces of toast with Smart Balance margarine: no jelly or maybe some all-fruit preserves.
Lunch:
Some substantial protein…soup, sandwich and some fruit. Maybe a salad. No dessert.
Supper:
Good big supper with a meat entrée, salad and fruit. Maybe a roll or cornbread. No dessert
Before bed:
Psyllium dissolved in a cold glass of water. Two teaspoons…this is a proven Cholesterol reducer.
Weekends: I loosen up a little and allow myself a dessert or two, or pancakes for breakfast.
Things to avoid:
- Sweets and desserts between meals. I hardly ever eat the treats people bring to work.
- Bedtime snacks. I avoid this by brushing my teeth and going through my bedtime routine when the snack urge hits me.
Exercise:
I jog for around 20 minutes, three times a week.
Although I take any supplement tablet with a meal, I've often wondered about the absorbson efficiency.
I'll go for the liquid the next time I refill...
Now, about cottage cheese....(*shudder*). Maybe I can mix it with my yogurt cup instead ... :)
Cottage cheese, yuk! What else can Flaxseed oil be put into that would give the same benefit?