Author Topic: Bacon Sandwiches (Read 880 times)

rpm · « **Reply #30 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:36:17 PM »

I'm in the same boat LePaul. My liver cranks out the cholesterol. I'm on Plavix, Asprin and Lipitor. I was livin' the Homer Simpson goodlife diet until last November. Turns out what doesn't kill you does not make you stronger.

LePaul · « **Reply #31 on:** March 30, 2007, 12:38:02 AM »

Wow, did you have a heart attack? I dont know many people who take plavix and asprin PRIOR to such an event.

Guy I worked with is on that stuff, he had a blockage, which they stented and put him on that regiment.

Im 37...I know my family history and Ive opted to tackle it now versus ignore it until its an issue later. Toad offered some good ideas, as did a nutritionalist friend and of course, my physician. Pomegranate Juice is great addition to the diet...kind of an acquired taste. But, also shown to reduce arterial plaque amongst other things. Google it, you'll see.

Ugh, I fear Ive become a health nut...the kinda types I used to despise for being a buzz kill LOL

rpm · « **Reply #32 on:** March 30, 2007, 01:15:09 AM »

Don't think I had a heart attack, the jury is still out. They caught it during a stress test after I was having some chest pain. Took me off the treadmill and put me on a gurney to the CathLab. Put in 2 stents and wanted to put in 2 more but they were hard to get to.

This week a study was released showing drug therapy was as, if not more effective treatment that stents.

Xargos · « **Reply #33 on:** March 30, 2007, 02:39:20 AM »

Mmmmm...think it's time to cook some bacon.

Xjazz · « **Reply #34 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:34:22 AM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
I've never met a food that tastes great and is good for your arteries at the same time. (Maybe Sushi, that's about it...)

Spagetti Con Pomodoro Fresco

or

Spaghetti alla Chitarra con pomodoro fresco e basilico frullato

And yes! I like bacon too.

LePaul · « **Reply #35 on:** March 30, 2007, 10:43:44 AM »

Wow RPM, hang in there

I read that same news report. Bypass better than stents, etc

Heal fast!

Gunthr · « **Reply #36 on:** March 30, 2007, 11:33:02 AM »

a recent study showed stents to be next to useless... sry, no linky

i take lipitor and eat oats every day, sometimes even for dinner (i like oatmeal)

also, this is completely unscientific, but ... i also take 2 aspirins and 2 tablespoons of rough cut psyllium husks every morning on the theory that roughage is good for several reasons. if nothing else, you will feel like a king by late afternoon

my cholestral, which was very high, is now ideal.

john9001 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 30, 2007, 01:18:46 PM »

i eat anything i want, i have (to quote my doc) "very low cholesterol".

i blame it on taking 1000mg of vitamin C per day, my doc say I'm crazy, i tell him i have very low cholesterol.

Sparks · « **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2007, 03:11:42 PM »

Bacon sandwich MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM !!!

My favourite.

But ........ why can't you get back bacon in the supermarkets in the US - only really fatty streaky.

You can't beat smoked back thick cut ....... Thick rashers of outdoor reared back bacon on thick cut wholemeal and a big mug of tea ......

I'm hungry

The Wiki for those who don't know about "Back" bacon is here

Ripsnort · « **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2007, 07:56:59 PM »

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Originally posted by Xjazz
Spagetti Con Pomodoro Fresco

or

Spaghetti alla Chitarra con pomodoro fresco e basilico frullato

And yes! I like bacon too.

Hmmm, there is an Italian place up the road that serves the first dish, never had it. I'll try that next time.