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HIgh Cholesterol & Protein Diet

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Posted: 01-18-2009 6:14 PM
 

Hello,

My 62 yr old husband for years has had high LDL & total cholesterol, low HDL, & elevated triglycerides. High risk category.  No symptoms.

He has never been on any meds for this, only dietary measures that have worked very quickly when he fully implements them!

We've discovered he is a protein type, so can he have the protein diet as suggested (i.e. some cheese, some butter)?  Or should be stay off any saturated fat, and just have lean meat and have no fat dairy until he is in the normal range again?  (Is there any cheese that is OK?  I've only found full fat).  He was on a high carb diet previously, with a reasonable amount of protein.  

He is currently on full supplements, but finds it difficult to get on and stay on an exercise program, because of his work.  (Long hours trucking)

Thanks very much!

L.

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replied on 01-20-2009 3:57 PM
 

Hello,

The primary reason that a protein type would have high triglycerides is due to high insulin and not a high fat diet.  I would recommend that your husband follow the meal plan as presented but only use the part 1 and 2 foods as the part 3 foods are too high in glycemic levels and will lead to high insulin. 

When the lipid profile is out of balance that is generally due to improper nutrition, chronic stress, and/or lack of exercise.  With NT your husband is addressing the nutritional aspect if he is following what I have mentioned above.

Full fat cheese is preferred for a protein type and raw is the best.

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replied on 02-12-2009 6:23 PM
 
It might be found that the mixture of fats and carbohydrates are the cause of the high LDL and triglyceride readings. Try ramping down on the carbs and reduce the vegetable oils in his diet which should help.
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replied on 02-17-2009 8:16 PM
 

Hello Glen,

 Do you recommend any other forms of raw dairy as a base food nutritional to your clients who are non-allergic? 

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