Check this link out CLICK HERE where the American Dietetic Association supposedly shows us 5 foods that can lower our cholesterol....
Then CLICK HERE to see what foods the geniuses over at the organization above say are bad for us...
Can anyone guess what my comments are going to be....?
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Just move Soy and Oatmeal over to the other side, and swap them with with full fat dairy and tropical oils, and you've got two workable (imperfect, but workable) lists!
ReplyDeleteAlso interesting is their article on triglycerides. Under "What causes high triglycerides" there is no mention of high carbohydrate foods!
ReplyDelete3. What causes high triglycerides?
Excess triglycerides occur most often due to inactivity and being overweight. But they can also be triggered by high alcohol consumption, diabetes, or an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Hypertriglyceridemia can also be a side effect of some medications, including birth control, corticosteroids, beta blockers, and others. High triglycerides also can stem from a genetic condition.
Oooh, ooh, one more: Check out #6 on the trigyceride list: TRY to REDUCE your carb intake to BELOW 60% OF CALORIES OMG I have to stop reading now!
ReplyDelete6. What lifestyle changes can I make to lower my triglycerides or keep them under control?
If you're overweight, reduce your calorie intake to achieve a normal weight. Exercise at least 30 minutes each day. Eat a diet low in saturated and trans fats. Drink alcohol only in moderation--one drink a day for women and two for men at most. And try to reduce your carbohydrate intake to no more than 60 percent of total calories. A diet high in carbohydrates raises triglyceride levels.
6. What lifestyle changes can I make to lower my triglycerides or keep them under control?
If you're overweight, reduce your calorie intake to achieve a normal weight. Exercise at least 30 minutes each day. Eat a diet low in saturated and trans fats. Drink alcohol only in moderation--one drink a day for women and two for men at most. And try to reduce your carbohydrate intake to no more than 60 percent of total calories. A diet high in carbohydrates raises triglyceride levels.
MSN just pumps that crap out daily, and like that crap "fitbie" advice, they do not have a place for people to comment.
ReplyDeleteLove everyone's comments! Just a quick note to Matt, what truly lowers the triglycerides the most is carbohydrate restriction, exercise is always helpful but backing off on the carbs will dramatically lower the trigs, I see it all the time!
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