Thanks for the nudge, I made my appointment - Page 2

sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

@sidsmom wrote:
@Abrowneyegirl
What's an example of daily food intake? What's the % of fat you eat daily?

Even though it's no processed/plant-based, if it's high in fat, it's not heart healthy. Unfortunately, heart disease is not 'hereditary' or 'in the genes'. It's something we all have the choice to have or not have.

I would strongly encourage reading & listening to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, who specializes in plant-based therapy for heart heart.

He's firm with his "No Oil!"...no olive oil, no coconut oil, no corn oil...no oil...also no nuts & avocado. Also no animal products...meat, dairy, cheese, eggs.

He also encourages his heart patients to add greens to the daily diet...once cooked it should be the size of a palm...6 times daily! Add in grain, starches, veg/fruit, beans/legumes.

Here's a wonderful video giving the reasons for heart disease & how to become 'Heart Attack Proof'!

ETA: I know Dr. Esselstyn & Dr. John McDougall will response to emails if you have additional questions....something to consider.

http://youtu.be/m8yikz5bOEQ

@Abrowneyegirl

@sidsmom

I disagree and feel correct in doing so per my conversations with numerous physicians (I worked in healthcare and have had 2 extremely intelligent Internists.

1. The body makes cholesterol; and

2. The body consumes cholesterol.

If one is genetically predisposed to producing elevated levels of cholesterol, problems may lie ahead.

Up until 1999 my cholesterol(s) were absolutely terrific. However, lab results in 1999 neared 200. As sat there with my Internist, I asked him what was up with my cholesterol. His response, "You got the gene." He knew my family history and was telling me that that gene had decided to kick in for some reason at that time.

Mankind as a species has been consuming all manner of food since the beginning of time and we're still here. Notable are those who are truly diagnosed with a disorder/disease requiring treatment and a change in dietary habits.

Mememe, I'm so glad you've got your appointment. All the best to you.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@sfnative wrote:

@Abrowneyegirl
@sidsmom

I disagree and feel correct in doing so per my conversations with numerous physicians (I worked in healthcare and have had 2 extremely intelligent Internists.

1. The body makes cholesterol; and
2. The body consumes cholesterol.

If one is genetically predisposed to producing elevated levels of cholesterol, problems may lie ahead.

Up until 1999 my cholesterol(s) were absolutely terrific. However, lab results in 1999 neared 200. As sat there with my Internist, I asked him what was up with my cholesterol. His response, "You got the gene." He knew my family history and was telling me that that gene had decided to kick in for some reason at that time.

Mankind as a species has been consuming all manner of food since the beginning of time and we're still here. Notable are those who are truly diagnosed with a disorder/disease requiring treatment and a change in dietary habits.

Mememe, I'm so glad you've got your appointment. All the best to you.

@sfnative

Hello my friend,

Glad to see your comments on certain topics in this thread. What you described in your conversation with your Internist seems to be what is being ignored/overlooked by a person in this thread.

I have mentioned on this forum several times that all my lipid levels were anything but high, yet I had 2 heart attacks. Along with that, both of those attacks were caused by my Right Coronary Artery being 100% blocked.

No way I can state it any clearer that if one has a genetic risk factor for heart disease, what you eat/how many Major Risk Factors you remove/how physically fit you might be, genetics can still be the cause of a person to have heart attacks. I am, fortunately, living evidence of those facts.

Always good to read your input on any health issues. I hope all is going as well as possible for you and yours,

Your friend,

JOhn

hckynut(john)