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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 467985" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>I haven't read through all the responses but wanted to pass on some very helpful advice my kidney doctor gave to me. (I thought he was out of his nut at the time by the way)</p><p></p><p>Portion control is a must. You wouldn't believe how small the actual portion sizes for the foods we eat actually are. </p><p></p><p>Real butter is actually healthier for you than margarine. You still use it wisely, of course, and sparingly. </p><p></p><p>Extra virgin olive oil will be your best friend. (and it takes good too)</p><p></p><p>Take a good fish oil supplement each day. It helps get rid of the bad cholesterol. (I believe, but it's late.....I just know I was taking it for that)</p><p></p><p>Pasta is not as fattening as people believe, it's what you're using with it and portion sizes. </p><p></p><p>Now my doctor had me increase carbs (good carbs) and reduce animal protein but that's for the kidneys. I told him he was a loon I was gonna gain 50 lbs. I was wrong and he was right......I dropped weight like a rock. </p><p></p><p>Don't think "diet". It's sure to sabotage you right from the starting gate. Think lifestyle change and healthier eating habits, cuz that's what it is, isn't it? </p><p></p><p>Think about what you put into your mouth as in it's value to your body and energy level. Pop vs water = pop has sugar and usually caffiene while water has nothing but water that hydrates you. A candy bar vs an apple, ect. </p><p></p><p>It won't hurt to have a "treat" now and again. If you drive past a favorite burger joint and the smell knocks you to your knees and you just gotta have one.....go get it. It will prevent you from turning your back on healthier eating altogether because it's just too "hard". Know what I mean??</p><p></p><p>Be wary of processed "low fat" foods as they tend to be higher in calories. (he was right, can't tell you how many people I've seen gain weight eating that stuff) And calories will still get you in the end.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you eat at least the 3 meals a day. Five small meals are preferred.........but honestly I've got all I can do to eat the 3 myself. It keeps the blood sugar from dropping and spiking and stops unwanted cravings. </p><p></p><p>Eat foods high in fiber. Not only is it good for you, it helps you stay full longer.</p><p></p><p>That said...........I've got to start paying better attention to what I'm eating and when and get back to this again the way I used to be. And I'm going to check out some of these links too while I'm at it. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>DDD I'd LOVE to have it if you can find it! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 467985, member: 84"] I haven't read through all the responses but wanted to pass on some very helpful advice my kidney doctor gave to me. (I thought he was out of his nut at the time by the way) Portion control is a must. You wouldn't believe how small the actual portion sizes for the foods we eat actually are. Real butter is actually healthier for you than margarine. You still use it wisely, of course, and sparingly. Extra virgin olive oil will be your best friend. (and it takes good too) Take a good fish oil supplement each day. It helps get rid of the bad cholesterol. (I believe, but it's late.....I just know I was taking it for that) Pasta is not as fattening as people believe, it's what you're using with it and portion sizes. Now my doctor had me increase carbs (good carbs) and reduce animal protein but that's for the kidneys. I told him he was a loon I was gonna gain 50 lbs. I was wrong and he was right......I dropped weight like a rock. Don't think "diet". It's sure to sabotage you right from the starting gate. Think lifestyle change and healthier eating habits, cuz that's what it is, isn't it? Think about what you put into your mouth as in it's value to your body and energy level. Pop vs water = pop has sugar and usually caffiene while water has nothing but water that hydrates you. A candy bar vs an apple, ect. It won't hurt to have a "treat" now and again. If you drive past a favorite burger joint and the smell knocks you to your knees and you just gotta have one.....go get it. It will prevent you from turning your back on healthier eating altogether because it's just too "hard". Know what I mean?? Be wary of processed "low fat" foods as they tend to be higher in calories. (he was right, can't tell you how many people I've seen gain weight eating that stuff) And calories will still get you in the end. Make sure you eat at least the 3 meals a day. Five small meals are preferred.........but honestly I've got all I can do to eat the 3 myself. It keeps the blood sugar from dropping and spiking and stops unwanted cravings. Eat foods high in fiber. Not only is it good for you, it helps you stay full longer. That said...........I've got to start paying better attention to what I'm eating and when and get back to this again the way I used to be. And I'm going to check out some of these links too while I'm at it. DDD I'd LOVE to have it if you can find it! :) [/QUOTE]
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