Low Carb Diet (atkins)

Ted_Hutchinson

sandy2 wrote: »

My query is would Atkins diet help to lower my Triglycerides level (that's the one that concerns me).

You may find the information from Dr Davis of the Heartscanblog answers you questions concerning whether or not Reduction of high-glycemic index foods reduces Triglycerides.

See also Dr Davis's blogs on Fish Oil
You may want to SUPPLEMENT your concentrated fish oil with some KRILL oil capsules as well after reading This paperEvaluation of the Effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the Clinical Course of Hyperlipidemia, however as this is almost certainly a paper sponsored by Neptune Krill Oil company their results do need to be replicated. But the word on the forums is that Tryglyceride numbers do drop with krill oil. I take 2 krill oil daily along with 1.5g omega 3 (that is the sum of the EPA + DHA numbers not 3 x 500mg capsules.) I get my KRILL from IHERB but they are now a bit cheaper in the UK if you shop around.

I don't suppose I have to remind anyone here that people with higher vitamin D status have lower triglycerides and vis versa. Madrid is on the same latitude as Ohio and we know from Heaney's research that outdoor workers in Ohio average over the year a total 2800iu/D3 daily from all sources including sunshine. Our milk/cereals aren't fortified so that source is missing. While Madrid gets more sun than Manchester and more days when UVB is present in sunshine this won't make any difference while you wear clothes and while you apply sunscreen/cosmetics. This calculator will help you work out how long you need to lay in the sun daily. to convert the cholesterol in your skin into Vitamin D3 and thus reduce your cholesterol levels as Cholesterol levels vary with season, latitude and altitude.
PS Heaney has also shown the body uses 3000-5000iu daily so you can see why we are all suffering from Vit d insufficiency. 70nmol/l (peak summer level) represents a total daily intake of less than 3000iu and 35nmol/l (end of winter average) represents less than 1,500iu/d

Cholesterol, heart-disease mortality, and cholesterol-lowering drugs

jinny

Feeding the masses on cheap carby food has always been a political matter.
Like the Irish potato famine, they were encouraged to move to Canada to grow wheat.

sandy2_2

Just read James Dowd's blog, loved this quote .''Remember the “Yellowstone Park Rule of Thumb.” Wild animals do not eat dairy but from their mother’s breast as a yearling. Wild animals do not eat grain or legumes. Wild animals exercise every day. And, wild animals do not get high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.''
Have done my Vit D calc and I need to get sunshine for 35 mins a day, very easyily done here on the coast of Spain

Sazbo

Ted_Hutchinson wrote: »

Not tried the oopsies yet but was very impressed with the Cauliflower Pizza

Hello. For about three weeks I've been following Dr Dahlqvist's lo-carb program, as mentioned by Ted H. So far found it quite easy to stick to

Just wanted to say, out of curiosity yesterday (and because i had some flax meal to use up in the fridge!), I tried making this recipe for lo-carb flax bread and i was really impressed by a) how easy it was to make - 2.5 mins in the microwave! and b) how bread-like it was, considering there is no flour or yeast in it.

I used 8 tbls of flax meal and one egg instead of two, because I prefer it slightly less 'eggy' plus a little water instead of the second egg. And I used a spoon of rapeseed oil because I had run out of butter. But it seems to be quite adaptable - you could add a little grated parmesan, perhaps, or some herbs or spices that you like...

Enjoy!

Must give the cauli pizza a go...

Saz xxx

shykins

sazbo u can also use half and half flax to almond flour or even all almond flour and uc an add sweeteners to make it into a sort of cake,, there is also a recipe for a flax muffin

u have to try the pizza u will be amazed .. also try the oopsies that ted and i mentioned

Sazbo

shykins wrote: »

sazbo u can also use half and half flax to almond flour or even all almond flour and uc an add sweeteners to make it into a sort of cake,, there is also a recipe for a flax muffin

u have to try the pizza u will be amazed .. also try the oopsies that ted and i mentioned

wow flax muffins sound fab - I love muffins and will definitely give the pizza a whirl!

I was wondering about the oopsies - how do you use them? In place of bread?

thanks,
Saz xx

shykins

the one minute muffin is scrummy .. i make it with almond flour as i am not a big fan of flax, i also use da vincis flavoured syrup instead of sweetener

the oopsies are in place of a bread roll, i have cheese rolls with them or u can use them like a burger bun.... some people have been making sweet dishes with them tho i havent tried any of those yet

Sazbo

shykins wrote: »

the one minute muffin is scrummy .. i make it with almond flour as i am not a big fan of flax, i also use da vincis flavoured syrup instead of sweetener

the oopsies are in place of a bread roll, i have cheese rolls with them or u can use them like a burger bun.... some people have been making sweet dishes with them tho i havent tried any of those yet

Ah ok, thanks - sounds great. Must add that to the list of things i'm going to try then! Oh and btw, well done on reaching 1,000 posts! :j

Saz x

shykins

oooh look and i didnt even realise lol.....what the heck have i wittered about on 1000 posts hehe

i have a list of lowcarb recipes to try too... i tend to try one every now and again some are keepers but quite a few i dont do again lol

i used to do pizza with a base made of eggs, cream, cheese and herbs which is really nice but do actually prefer the cauli one now

oh and at chrimbo the lowcarb bailesy is a MUST!!!

sandy2_2

shykins wrote: »

oh and at chrimbo the lowcarb bailesy is a MUST!!!

Please can you point me in the right direction for low carb recipes...thanks