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cliffside

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19. No solutions, butter and cheese are really hard to give up and I've strayed recently ...
Thu Feb 13, 2025, 12:12 AM
Feb 13

the numbers in my lipid panel showed it!
I know there are substitutes in the stores, plant based is the new marketing tool, just like organic was/is years ago. Homemade recipes have a short shelf life and might have other fats. Took this healthy hearts course before covid and carried it through the covid lockdown. I was really good during most of covid, labs were excellent, lost weight slowly etc. Total cholesterol over 200 to 139. I just wanted to drop some meds, which I did, weight loss was an added bonus. Bottom line, in my opinion, we can do it with less fats and our tastes do change. It is a BIG adjustment. I've always enjoyed a good meal, but never liked to spend time in the kitchen. Question is ... am living to eat or eating to live. I no longer have cheese in the house, will buy it when I have company and happy to indulge when out ... I'm right there! Butter is really hard ... good fats/vs bad fats. What I did see is my LDL drop from 95 to 75 during my strict time. I will not go on too much, saw the same results with a drug, Zetia, after straying too much, drug made me nauseous. Interesting thing is looking back at labs I almost saw the exact same drop in my LDL during covid when I was 'good.' The old saying you are what you eat comes to mind.

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Crisco oil? Chipper Chat Feb 12 #1
Trying to go no/low fat for health reasons. SheltieLover Feb 12 #3
I baked banana bread today. Chipper Chat Feb 12 #16
Thx for sharing SheltieLover Feb 12 #17
You can try making this : mucifer Feb 12 #2
Ty! SheltieLover Feb 12 #4
If you need something commonly found in the average supermarket flvegan Feb 12 #5
Tyvm! SheltieLover Feb 12 #6
I've tried a bunch and this is the best of the ones I've tried. alwaysinasnit Feb 12 #7
Ty! Do they offer baking sticks? SheltieLover Feb 12 #8
I haven't seen any but my daughter made some muffins a few months ago and used this stuff. I alwaysinasnit Feb 12 #9
Ty! SheltieLover Feb 12 #10
You're welcome, and I definitely know what you mean. alwaysinasnit Feb 12 #11
One of earth's perfect foods, until one has a lipid profile done. SheltieLover Feb 12 #12
I hear you. alwaysinasnit Feb 12 #13
Myoko's and Melt Organic both offer great alternatives Ilikepurple Feb 12 #14
Thx! SheltieLover Feb 12 #15
I've tried lots of vegan butters. I actually don't miss the taste of butter. C Moon Feb 13 #18
No solutions, butter and cheese are really hard to give up and I've strayed recently ... cliffside Feb 13 #19
Ty so much for sharing SheltieLover Feb 13 #20
You're welcome ... cliffside Feb 13 #21
Fascinating & infuriating. Ty for sharing. SheltieLover Feb 13 #22
Thank you for sharing! Found this and watched a little bit ... cliffside Feb 15 #23
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