21-Day Vegan Kickstart Forums: September 2011 Kickstart Forum

RE: need advice re lipid panel!

2012-10-05T13:10:14-04:00

At the time of the post I had been vegan for nearly a year.

RE: need advice re lipid panel!

2012-10-05T12:18:00-04:00

Cholesterol comes from animal products primarily beef and pork and their products such as cheese and milk. Work at reducing the portion and frequency of these. A good rule of thumb is that a portion of meat should be the size of the palm of your hand, the thickness of your little finger. In poultry the cholesterol is in the skin and organs (livers and gizzards). The seafood highest in cholesterol are the shell fish like shrimp and lobster. Try to reduce these as well. The fish oil/Omega 3 fatty acids are beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease, per the research. They will not reduce cholesterol by themselves and other measures, like those above, are needed, too. ................................................. [url=http://drjsalomon.com/botox_collagen.asp]visit site[/url]

RE: Newbie to D2

2012-09-09T10:50:52-04:00

[color=green]What kind of treatment? I spent years on meds, Glipizide and Metformin, before insulin was added. With my improved diet I am slowly reducing the amount of insulin, but will not adjust the pills before consulting the doc. Food-wise, the best control comes from low GI foods. Read up on them if you can. If you are running in the 300s you need your doctor's advice to have your medications adjusted asap. Good luck, Jan [/color]

RE: Newbie to D2

2012-09-08T18:31:05-04:00

You will receive a lot of replies to this, hang in there. I know that there are people here with diabetes. I am not one, so I will not even try to give advice. Deb should chime in soon, hang in there help will be here soon.

Newbie to D2

2012-09-08T14:00:19-04:00

Just diagnosed with D2. Got Dr. Barnards book, been eating vegan 1 week. Scared! BS sill in the 300 range. Please help! tia!

Forks over Knives Presents:

2012-09-08T01:48:20-04:00

The Engine 2 Kitchen Rescue with Rip Esselstyn is playing on Netflix. Thought someone might be interested. I plan on watching it sometime this weekend.

RE: ? Holiday food & fitness survival guide

2012-07-16T19:28:58-04:00

But what if your doctor's the one offering you the doughnut ? I'm not saying that was the case in this instance, but I like to use an excuse that I can give in all circumstances. That's why I prefer the nut excuse. The amount of time my doctor spent learning about nutrition I doubt she'd know that doughnuts aren't true nuts.

RE: ? Holiday food & fitness survival guide

2012-07-16T18:59:23-04:00

oops duplicate post

RE: ? Holiday food & fitness survival guide

2012-07-16T18:59:12-04:00

since most baked goodies contain some combo of eggs, dairy, and shortening, non-specific "cholesterol issues" ("the dr. said to watch eggs, dairy and shortening") will get you out of just about anything short of a nice vegan cupcake :) Fortunately, 'food pushers' are not my main problem - I am! :? --Deb R

RE: ? Holiday food & fitness survival guide

2012-07-05T15:18:33-04:00

I just refused a doughnut on the grounds that I'm allergic to nuts.

UPDATE !!!!

2012-02-11T14:17:31-04:00

I want to thank everyone for their comments! I was quite upset over the last lab results. I had a re-test of my liped panel and am much happier! It was another finger stick but I didn't work the night before and was able to fast over 12 hours and get a night of rest before getting tested. Total cholesterol - 181 HDL - 67 LDL - 69 Triglycerides - 224 <-- still a bit high, see below for more info regarding Blood sugar - 103 <-- a smidge high, am hoping this improves as I lose more weight. I don't have a family history of diabetes but I could see myself ending up a type 2 due to weight and my *formerly* poor diet. I didn't change my diet but one thing I realized as I was making some pasta for my work lunches yesterday and mulling over my results was that I have over the last four months or so begun to use coconut oil in cooking. I looked it up and voila! it is composed mostly of medium chain triglycerides! Guess what oil I used in my pasta dish that I ate for lunch the night before my last test? Yup, it had coconut oil in it. I am guessing that contributed tremendously to my high triglycerides. So as an FYI to those who may have a blood draw scheduled, you may want to lay off the coconut oil before hand! I am not sure how long it takes for it to clear from the body and I am wondering if that is why my triglycerides are still a bit high. All the best to everyone!!!! :)

RE: Recipe for a vegan Ensure or other suggestions

2012-01-11T23:02:58-04:00

Thank you, I'll go and get the Vega tomorrow, He has only been eating smoothies that I've been making but he hasn't been eating much of these.

RE: Recipe for a vegan Ensure or other suggestions

2012-01-11T22:58:19-04:00

Ensure is garbage IMO. It's not cheap but Vega Complete Whole Food Health Optimizer is the way to go. It is loaded with micronutrients, fiber, protein,omega 3's. It's pure. It's vegan and you mix it fresh with water.

RE: Recipe for a vegan Ensure or other suggestions

2011-12-31T13:55:12-04:00

Thank you so much veganer for these suggestions, I have been making smoothies for him but the suggestion of kale or collards plus the almonds is great, thanks again.

RE: Seasons Greetings

2011-12-28T11:29:56-04:00

Thanks, Theodore! Same to you.

Happy New Year!

2011-12-28T11:21:10-04:00

I thought you all would enjoy this testimonial by John McDonough from the Harvard School of Public Health ("I, Vegan"): [url]http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/health_stew/[/url] Hope to see you all on the forum next go around! I don't think I could do this without you!

Seasons Greetings

2011-12-23T16:28:36-04:00

Hey All I'm gonna be away from my computer for the next few days, so just wanted to wish everyone Happy Christmas and Hannukah, and see you in the New Year. All the best Theodore

RE: Recipe for a vegan Ensure or other suggestions

2011-12-23T00:03:41-04:00

Ensure usually comes in a variety of flavors. For chocolate "Ensure" use the above ingredients and chocolate almond milk. For peanut butter flavor "Ensure", chocolate almond milk and ground peanuts or nut butter added. For strawberry-flavored "Ensure", use a lot of strawberries.... Vary the fruits for the flavor you like.

RE: Recipe for a vegan Ensure or other suggestions

2011-12-22T15:57:31-04:00

As far as I know Ensure is a drink with protein, fats, carbs, and vitamins and minerals. Maybe a homemade drink like Julieanna Hever's green smoothie with kale or collard greens, almond milk, frozen blueberries, raspberries, banana and mango; and ground flaxseed. Plus some ground almonds or other kind of nuts for extra fat? That way you get the high nutrition density without the cow's milk which is part of regular Ensure. If anyone knows how to make the above ingredients closer in nutritional content to regular Ensure, feel free to suggest any.

Recipe for a vegan Ensure or other suggestions

2011-12-21T15:02:21-04:00

My husband hasn't been eating and the doctor has suggested that he take Ensure because he is losing a lot of weight. The ones I've checked are not vegan. We have been referred to a specialist but in the meantime - wonder if anyone has a recipe for a vegan Ensure or could suggest other options. Thank you so much.