I never even bought cheese in the past cuz i knew how bad it was for me and of course red meat sits in ur gutt for 3wks and rots in ur intestines b4 going through and one day eggs are good then the next day they say they are bad but long story short meat/cheese/eggs/pine nuts/fish/protien bars and what im living on, not only am i bound up but im thinking my NEXT surgery is gonna be from clogged arteries which TOTALLY freaks me out. ANYONE ELSE THINKING THIS WAY 2 EVEN THOUGH IM LOSING WEIGHT CUZ FAT DONT MAKE U FAT CARBS DO!
Anyone else afraid of clogged arteries from living on meat/cheese/eggs daily???
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lsales4363
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I asked the nutritionist about the eggs. If I was limited to x-number per week. She said with the small amounts being eaten, it wasn't a problem. I will say I am looking forward to adding beans this next week. Change of pace.
dancinbr
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Everyone should go for a baseline cardiac catscan; especially if you are over 50.
I did. This is when I discovered that I had 40% clogged arteries and my main artery 50% clogged. Since then I am on a regimen of Lipitor 20mg and 2000mg slo-niacin that converts my lipid panel to pattern A based on the VAP cholesterol test. By following this therapy I am hoping that blockage progression in my arteries will not advance and perhaps might shrink.
A good site to learn all about this is www.trackyourplaque.com. I have been a member for 4 years now and have learned a lot about taking care of my heart.
I did. This is when I discovered that I had 40% clogged arteries and my main artery 50% clogged. Since then I am on a regimen of Lipitor 20mg and 2000mg slo-niacin that converts my lipid panel to pattern A based on the VAP cholesterol test. By following this therapy I am hoping that blockage progression in my arteries will not advance and perhaps might shrink.
A good site to learn all about this is www.trackyourplaque.com. I have been a member for 4 years now and have learned a lot about taking care of my heart.
StinkerBelle
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I am not to concerned with cholesterol or arterial plaque at this point in time. The cardiologist who performed my pre-surgical heart cath, which was perfect, will monitor me for the rest of my days or till he retires, which ever comes first, LOL.
What has done Americans in is the fact we do not have to physically labor daily for our food. Such as farming, gardening, hunting and butchering our own foods. We walk into a store and buy Genetically Modified "foods" and fast foods that on top of being modifies they have been saturated with God knows what chemicals, meats that are laden with genetic modifications, hormones and antibiotics... The greed aspect of instant gratification is very unhealthy on so many levels....
Many people do not know that GMO foods are almost 20% less nutritiously dense than heirloom varieties (non-GMO) / our forefathers foods and gardens.
Read up on buying and eating organic real foods.
My elders ate real butter, had eggs and meat daily, ate real fruits and veggies and did not have the health issues we see today. They were physically active either farming or involved in community activities that did not involve sitting, drinking, etc. It was all about being outdoors and moving.
High sugar foods and high fats are what gets the plaque formation going... Start reading labels and asking what ingredients are in your favorite foods and dishes, you will be very surprised at what has some form of sugar in it...
Sugar is used more frequently as a flavor enhancer than salt...
What has done Americans in is the fact we do not have to physically labor daily for our food. Such as farming, gardening, hunting and butchering our own foods. We walk into a store and buy Genetically Modified "foods" and fast foods that on top of being modifies they have been saturated with God knows what chemicals, meats that are laden with genetic modifications, hormones and antibiotics... The greed aspect of instant gratification is very unhealthy on so many levels....
Many people do not know that GMO foods are almost 20% less nutritiously dense than heirloom varieties (non-GMO) / our forefathers foods and gardens.
Read up on buying and eating organic real foods.
My elders ate real butter, had eggs and meat daily, ate real fruits and veggies and did not have the health issues we see today. They were physically active either farming or involved in community activities that did not involve sitting, drinking, etc. It was all about being outdoors and moving.
High sugar foods and high fats are what gets the plaque formation going... Start reading labels and asking what ingredients are in your favorite foods and dishes, you will be very surprised at what has some form of sugar in it...
Sugar is used more frequently as a flavor enhancer than salt...
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StinkerBelle
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What surgery did you have & when was your surgery?
Do you have a nutritionist that is part of your procedure and WLS process?
Please link the page where you found your information regarding meat, cheese, eggs, fish and such.
If you are truly freaked out talk to your surgeon and nutritionist..
BTW Carbs, Fats and Sugars are what makes you fat.. Realistically, Anything you stick in your mouth can make you fat
You may want to look at the nutritional value of duck eggs vs chicken eggs...
Grain fed vs commercial meats
raw milk cheeses vs commercially processed cheeses
Organic vs GMO..
You may be surprised at which is healthier for you and is easier for your body to assimilate.
Do you have a nutritionist that is part of your procedure and WLS process?
Please link the page where you found your information regarding meat, cheese, eggs, fish and such.
If you are truly freaked out talk to your surgeon and nutritionist..
BTW Carbs, Fats and Sugars are what makes you fat.. Realistically, Anything you stick in your mouth can make you fat
You may want to look at the nutritional value of duck eggs vs chicken eggs...
Grain fed vs commercial meats
raw milk cheeses vs commercially processed cheeses
Organic vs GMO..
You may be surprised at which is healthier for you and is easier for your body to assimilate.
I wouldn't go near red meat right now, mostly because I couldn't digest it. But overall I feel like my diet is not bad and losing weight and exercising also is a plus for health. I do have an issue with artificial sweeteners and would rather use real sugar if a recipe calls for it than artificial ones. Screw the calories.
Quinoa is also an excellent source of protein and I believe it is low fat.
Quinoa is also an excellent source of protein and I believe it is low fat.
StinkerBelle
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The artificial sweeteners make me very nauseous and feel yucky...
Quinoa is awesome. It is indeed lower fat and has a nice protein value. From what I have read it is a nutritionally complete grain.\
We eat it in place of rice...
CALQL84HEALTH
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personally I don't do to much red meat. I tend to cook local fresh fish, turkey, chicken breast, tuna, and when I have an egg it is two whites with one yolk. I also use an app to help me keep up with my level of fats and cholesterol in my food. My biggest problem at this point is all the darn sodium already added to food. I do live in a rural area maybe it is time to start hunting again. (maybe not)
I am curious does anyone know of any vegetarians that have had weight loss surgery. I would be curious to know what they eat.
I am curious does anyone know of any vegetarians that have had weight loss surgery. I would be curious to know what they eat.
StinkerBelle
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Living in Florida we too buy and eat a lot of local seafood, produce, fowl and such.
We have wild tilapia, horribly invasive species, which are very easy to catch and great to eat. I am blessed to have access to fresh caught Gulf Pink shrimp and Atlantic greys plus all of the fish and such.
It is ironic you bring up hunting. My nut and I were talking about the advantages of eating fresh venison and hog. Both she and my surgeon strongly agreed that venison, wild turkey, duck and hog would be the ideal diet for obvious reasons.
Like you sodium is an issue as is all of the hidden sugars being put into foods.
Have you tried duck eggs? They are wonderful.
"Duck eggs vs Chicken eggs"
Duck Eggs are an Alkaline producing food - Anti cancer food - much better
Farm Fresh eggs with a rich smooth orange yolk whether Chicken eggs or Duck eggs will surprise you if you have only experienced the colorless and flavorless supermarket versions. What most people do not know is that Duck eggs are far superior to Chicken eggs with the same taste and richer smoother consistency yet better than a chicken egg in many ways
1. Duck eggs have twice the nutritional value of a chicken egg and stay fresher longer due to their thicker shell.
2. Duck eggs are richer with more Albumen making cakes and pastries fluffier and richer.
3. Duck Eggs have more Omega 3 fatty acids ..something you can actually see in the salted pickled eggs the Chinese love to eat. Omega 3 is thought to improve everything from Brain health to healthy skin and
4. Duck Eggs are an Alkaline producing food, one of the few foods that leave your body more alkaline which is a great benefit to cancer patients as cancer cells do not thrive in an alkaline environment. Chicken eggs are an acid food leaving your body more acid.
There is one reason why many people are scared to try a duck egg and that is that the yolk contains about a 1 day supply of Cholesterol ..which is not good for heart diseases..well ... This depends on what you believe about weight control and fat or cholesterol. We are only just beginning to understand the real effects of eating fat in our diet. In practice we know that healthy active people who exercise need fat in their diet, otherwise their bodies would generate the cholesterol itself. So good (HDL) cholesterol is good and will stop your body from producing its own cholesterol. Your body needs to know how to process fat and get the energy benefits. If it forgets how to process fat or has easier sources of fast energy as from hydro carbons then guess what, your body stores the fat as an energy source ...hence your love handles are really stored energy.
All the above says there are great benefits from eating an egg a day...yolk and all. No YOLK - is not good advice - No Joke!
Egg Allergy Substitutes: One health benefit with duck eggs is that most people who are allergic to chicken eggs are able to eat duck eggs without allergic reactions.
Duck Eggs Vs Chicken Eggs: easily distinguishable, a considerably longer shelf life
Duck eggs are quite large compared to chicken eggs, which makes them easily distinguishable. Another distinct difference is that the duck egg's shell is a lot tougher than a normal chicken egg's shell. Though that makes them a lot more difficult to crack, it is also supposed to provide them with a considerably longer shelf life. By long, I mean six weeks at maximum, if you keep them refrigerated.
The large size of the duck egg gives it a larger yoke to white ratio than a chicken egg. So if you want more yoke, duck eggs are what you should go for. With the larger size you definitely get more for your money, compared to a chicken egg!
Duck Eggs Vs Chicken Eggs: Nutrition
6x the Vitamin D, 2x the Vitamin A, and 2x the cholesterol in duck eggs vs chicken eggs. Duck contains about 75% of the Vitamin E in chicken eggs. Duck eggs reportedly also have more Vitamin K2, Duck eggs also are higher in calories for the same weight quantity, probably due to it's slightly higher fat concentration. Also, keep in mind that the eggs of free-range, pastured animals generally have higher levels of vitamins and higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids. The yolks are darker, yellower, indicating a higher nutrient density.
A 100 gm of duck egg will provide about 185 KCal of energy, compared to 149 KCal of energy provided by a chicken egg. Both types of eggs, match each other in terms of carbohydrate content, while the protein content is slightly higher in the duck eggs compared to chicken eggs. The mineral content of duck eggs is very similar. Both contain selenium, manganese, zinc, copper, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium and iron. The duck eggs contain slightly higher amounts of all these minerals.
Same is the case with vitamin content in both of them. The vitamin content too is similar, but duck eggs have a higher amount of each one of them, which includes thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B12 and retinol.
100 gm of duck eggs will have about 3.68 gm of saturated fat, compared to 3.1 gm in chicken eggs. The mono unsaturated fat content is about 50% more in duck eggs as against chicken eggs. The amino acid content profile is also similar for both eggs, but again duck eggs contain more of them. The amino acids included are threonine, isoleucine, trytophan, leucine, methionine, lysine, cystine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, valine, serine, glycine, proline, aspartic acid, histidine, alanine, and arginine. The only minus point that duck eggs have is the considerably higher cholesterol content, compared to chicken eggs. 100 gm of duck eggs will contain 884 mg of cholesterol, compared to 425 mg in chicken eggs. That is why, people with history of heart disease should stay away from consuming duck eggs or moderate their intake.
Duck Eggs Vs Chicken Eggs: Taste & Utility
Duck eggs provide a taste that is different and tastier than chicken eggs according to most users. Individual tastes might vary, so it is best if you try one out to decide! Every thing that you do with a chicken egg, can be done with a duck egg. That includes scrambling them, poaching and baking. In fact, most expert bakers report that using duck eggs makes their cakes rise higher and provides them with excellent taste due to their high fat content. As the water content in duck eggs is lesser than chicken eggs, you need to be careful not to overcook them, which has a tendency to make them rubbery. The larger water content also makes the duck egg white harder to whip but they are worth the effort. "
Cal im definately a Big meat eater so i eat all those meats alot too but i tell ya when i switched off to sum Real mozz cheese then tried to go back to all those other cheese sticks and even sliced cheese and other items like mayo etc WOW yea I'm noticing how salty things are tasting too cuz i really dont ever add salt to anything OR sugar for that matter - so i hear ya. Just try to get ur water intake to flush ur system if possible 
CALQL84HEALTH
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I have no idea where to get a duck egg
Had a huge crab bake with the kids tonight. Not one missed the salt or noticed the sausage was turkey ha
Had a huge crab bake with the kids tonight. Not one missed the salt or noticed the sausage was turkey ha