Mon, Mar-16-09, 23:11
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Plan: Veg Atkins
Stats: 265/179/120
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Originally Posted by Kirsteen
I am not really in a position to answer your question, but I have read other people saying that their cholesterol readings went up at first when they started Atkins, but they dropped after that.
Check out the list of supplements Dr. Atkins suggests - perhaps he has some suggestions for cholesterol.
I believe that fiber is important for cholesterol levels. I use coconut flour to increase my fiber intake without affecting my blood sugar levels. I only add 1-2 teaspoonfuls daily - I make crepes with it, or add to it to other meals. Flax seed is very popular too, but I haven't tried it yet, so I can't comment.
With regard to oils - olive oil is best eaten raw, or for cooking very gently.. If you use it for frying, the chemical structure changes, and it becomes more like a trans fat. Coconut oil can be used for frying more safely. Here is some information about a study which shows that it can raise the good cholesterol:
http://www.coconut-info.com/mary_enig_cholesterol.htm
I'd also suggest that you use more raw garlic, ginger, turmeric and fenugreek - they have all been shown by research trials to improve cholesterol levels.
Best wishes and good luck.
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I second this.
Avocado oil is my personal favorite for cooking even though it smells odd. It's basically the same as coconut in that it won't turn to trans fat when heated. If you do use olive oil or sunflower oil, make sure you put the virgin presses (I love this: http://www.cosmosveganshoppe.com/Me...duct_Code=VEEFA )on raw food, but use only special refined ones for cooking. Spectrum Naturals has nice organic oil sprays that say exactly what level heat they are made for.
Have you tried tofu before? It's healthier than egg and cheese protein, imo. Also, try incorporating some nuts not only for healthy fat and protein, but fiber as well.
I also recommend this supplement:
http://www.vitacost.com/Peter-Gillh...c-Life-Vitamins
It has a lot more special ingredients than the typical multivitamin such as MSM, choline, noni juice, aloe vera, etc. which have been shown to improve cholesterol.
Last edited by Eva8090 : Mon, Mar-16-09 at 23:18.
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