Got blood test results back............m

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Got blood test results back............m
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Fri, 11-07-2003 - 3:29pm




I am trying to stay calm. I knew before I went for the blood work that my cholesterol would be high because I haven't done any cardio for almost 3 months and I did not have to fast before. The only reason I went to have them done at this time was that it was paid in full with this health insurance plan.


The number was so high, I can barely type it. The last time I had cholesterol checked, it was 239 with HDL being 75. It was

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Sat, 11-08-2003 - 10:43am
Grace I understand your concerns. Please take care of yourself. I have heard and it does sound like alot of this is herediarty (spelt wrong) which makes if more difficult to control. Have fun in Florida this week, work on your eating, get back into your exercising, and redo that test in a few weeks. Until then.......(((HUGS)))

Deb

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Sat, 11-08-2003 - 11:28am

Margie, thanks for the info on the oatmeal. I was eating the Quaker Old fashioned oats because I heard the quick cooking and the instant aren't that good for you at all. I am going to go to Trader Joe's today and buy the Irish oatmeal and eat it often. I will also bring some with me when I go to Fl. Boy, am I determined!


I heard also that with women, if your total cholesterol is in the low 200's, it is still good with the HDLs being high. It is the ratio that is important. You are actually healthier than some one who has a cholesterol count under 200 and the HDLs are low.


Do you ever make extra oatmeal and reheat

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Sat, 11-08-2003 - 4:38pm
I eat the Irish oats also, Grace, and the only way I can eat them in the morning (awakening at 5:00/5:15, leaving at 6:45, and only 1 bathroom for two adults) is if I've cooked them ahead. I make enough for 4 servings for the week. They reheat well in the microwave on medium power for about 2:30 min. Throw in some cinammon and slivered walnuts for a change from plain old or with PB. Yummy. Soothing. Tasty. Good for you!

And good for you doing that kick-boxing routine. That's more than I do!

Donna


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Sat, 11-08-2003 - 10:23pm
I guess a year or more ago I got into eating the McCann's Irish Steelcut Oats. My favorite way to fix them is with raisins and crumbled walnuts. Sometimes I add cinnamon. I have 4 small Tupperware containers that I use to divide them up when I make them and store them in the refrigerator. Each morning I warm them in the microwave. Usually, I just eat oats when it's cold out, and so far, it hasn't been cold. It was 92 Thurs., 93 yesterday, and today was probably mid-80's. I think we'll be cooler tomorrow.

Rhonda


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Sun, 11-09-2003 - 12:00pm

Grace,


Yes, the Quaker old fashioned oats are better than the quick oats but the Irish Oats are a whole lot better.

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Sun, 11-09-2003 - 12:27pm

Hey, all! I bought the Irish Oatmeal...the long cooking one in the can...and made it up yesterday for lunch. I made 2 servings and cooked it in 1/2 water and 1/2 ff milk. I put some stevia in it and added some ground flax seed. It was so yummy!


Another question....do you put a cover on the pot when simmering? I noticed quite a bit of the liquid evaporated while cooking. Could have had the heat up too high..I was posting while it was cooking.


Thanks for all the ideas. PB is ok to eat for weight loss and for cholesterol. It is part of the good fats. I am going to definitely pack some of the dry oatmeal for my trip and eat it when others are eating desserts, etc.


Grace

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Sun, 11-09-2003 - 1:35pm
On cooking the Irish Oats - I've learned to turn the heat down fairly low and leave the lid off. I can never quite get the gas turned up the right amount with the lid on to keep the oats from boiling over. It'll take a little more than 20 minutes on a low flame for the oats to cook - most of the water will have evaporated by then. If you want the oats to cook the full 30 minutes, just add a little more water and let it boil down.

This morning I added dried cranberries to the almonds and cinammon - yummy!

Donna

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Mon, 11-10-2003 - 10:46am

Grace,


So glad you like the Irish oats.

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