Is this you? Just back from the doctor with news that your cholesterol levels are climbing too high. Time for action. You can't imagine you can eat healthier and have it taste good. Besides, can eating differently really help? You do hate to cook. How much time will it take? What to do?
Call for a nutrition checkup with a registered dietitian! Call me, Betsy Taylor, RD at the Tahoe Center for Health and Sports Performance and Cardiac Health specialist. Or visit the weekly Wednesday Cardiac Health Talks at Tahoe Forest Hospital for current updates. Then, purge your pantry! Take the authority as the "gatekeeper" of your pantry and restock with these guidelines.
Start your day with soluble fiber, found in oats - steel cut, old fashioned, or oat bran.
This water-soluble fiber is a great "gut glue" absorbing cholesterol in your intestines, making a soft, gelatinous stool that literally slides on out of your body. Aim for at least 1 cup cooked per da