high cholesterol

[Yossarian]

so the the girl got some bad news from the doc, her cholesterol is 246. up 20 pts from last year. seeing as how i do all the cooking now, i was wondering if you guys had any experience/tips to pas along?

[Cheesypuff]

lots and lots of oatmeal.

I have high cholesterol also, and i've been eating oatmeal and cherios like a madman. I haven't checked my cholesterol yet, but i'm hoping it'll be lower.

[Cubsfan]

How bad was her eating before? I think some people just have cholesterol problems because of genetics, and some because of what they eat. I mean, if it was McDonald's three times a day 5 days a week, then just eating normally should fix it I'd guess.

[Jeffbx]

Also tell her to up her activity level, if she can. I have a bad history of high cholesterol in my family & I seem to keep it in check with lots of exercise.

[baggio248]

Mine is 222. It really doesn't fit with me, but it's hereditary. Oatmeal, Cherrios, lots of activity, not a lot of fast food, or a lot of meat.

[InfiniteNothing]

Saturated fat and transfat are major culprits.
Start replacing your "enriched" wheat products with whole wheat products.

[attgig]

I just got mine, and i was at 200 last year, and this year, i'm up to 220! :-(

[Nija]

Moar Sexy Time

[Yossarian]

already tried that one, she won't go for it

[Nija]

She's refusing sexy time? I didn't know you got married...

[Yossarian]

next worst thing, moved in

[faither]

Agree with the exercise. I can't stand the oatmeal but have had good results with increased running/biking. Mine was 262 with decent ratios and is down to 216 with a good HDL/LDL (or visa versa) ratio.

[attgig]

i dislike quaker oatmeal a LOT, but ever since I've tried the real stuff... (steel cut oats), I love it. the texture is great.

the expensive brand:

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[renovation]

tell her to start eating Cheerios .they say in the commercials it drop your cholesterol anyways ! start cooking using Olive oil or pure Canola oil this may help to.