My wife was worried when I told her that I had high cholesterol. Since she had recently read a lot of literature on the subject, she decided that our diet had to change. Gone were chips during the game on Sundays and our Friday pizzas were to be banished. These were sacrifices that hurt, but I could live with. What was not going to be acceptable to me was a diet that resembled gruel or tasted like cardboard. We decided to look into what foods I would still be allowed. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I could lower my cholesterol with diet and still leave the table pleased.
Although, I was still unconvinced that she could accomplish this task I have learned that it is best to follow along. Since that first day, I have consistently been surprised by her genius in the kitchen. I am sure that there are gourmet chefs that couldn't do what she does so effortlessly.
Orange juice replaced coffee on the breakfast table. Blueberry pancakes brushed aside bacon and sausages. Omelettes (sans yolk) with fresh vegetables began to appear. During the day, I would eat an orange or experiment with ice milk concocting new versions of frothy smoothie drinks. Dinner, which had been enjoyable in the past morphed into 5 star events as my wife replaced salt with fresh herbs and spices and pork with skinless chicken or fish. Crisp steamed vegetables became a welcome addition to supper.
My wife became so skilled at these new dishes that our dinner parties became the talk of the town. Our friends would often tell her that she was a better chef than the people working in $100-a-plate establishments. During the summer months, I get to try my hand out on the barbecue. Sausages, hot dogs and burgers that are made with chicken or turkey just beg for you to find interesting new condiments to combine them with. If you haven't tried it yet, I recommend you try at least one turkey guacamole burger.
The doctor is constantly commending me for sticking to my diet for so long (over two years last month). I just laugh, and tell him I'm eating better than I ever have before. I no longer have high cholesterol, and I've gotten rid of my spare tire. On top of that I have more energy than a lot of men 20 years younger than me.
Do not believe that you must sacrifice your enjoyment of food to lower your cholesterol. My diet is delicious and inventive, and so too can yours be. If happiness depends on a full stomach than I am the happiest man in the world.
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